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Walking the line of fire, the media remains biased for truth

The media has consistently been burdened with the responsibility to impart timely and relevant messages, especially amid rapid changes and demands. One would think that the noble undertaking of newsgathering and reportage should warrant respect, but this is simply far from reality.  While the media’s role and agenda has always been contentious, the flame of…

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Lost in translation: Reclaiming regional voices in Tagalog-centric Manila

Where Tagalog echoes loudest, native speakers of other Philippine languages rise above gaps in communication and culture—carving out spaces to thrive.

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Aboard the EDSA Carousel: The wheels that move a megacity

Separated from EDSA’s deadly traffic, the EDSA Carousel paves a route toward better transportation for its time and cost efficiency.

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The thrill of the chase: Betting on a losing game with online gamblers

Despite the official call to shut down POGOs, the lucrative temptation of always being one turn away from the jackpot keeps players coming back.

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When the mother tongue is cut, Filipino teachers mend the threads of local languages

As the Philippines caves into globalization, where English is the norm, language as a medium of heritage is at a standstill—a responsibility left in the hands of educators.

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Holiday workers tiptoe through tinsels and timestamps

The heart of the Yuletide season is in the sacrificial service of holiday workers, who go unseen behind their stations amid glaring parol lights and laughter-filled homes.

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Tagos hanggang buto: The stain of period poverty

In the Philippines, communities are plagued by a lack of access to menstrual and hygiene products and limited knowledge on women’s reproductive health.

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The enduring condolences for Filipino-Palestinian refugees

As Fllipino-Palestinian families from Gaza adjust to life in the Philippines, the memory of their war-torn lands continues to torment them.

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Motorcycle taxis squeeze through gaps in public transport

Motorcycle taxis navigate their way to fit in the streets of the metro, echoing the commuter’s plea for comprehensive accessibility of local modes of transport.

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From the factory to the picket line, the legacy of the jeepney remains

Since the PUVMP proposal in 2017, several jeepney groups have urged the government to address issues in the program and to let the Philippine jeepney’s legacy live on.