Beyond income, 12.8% of Filipinos are poor across multiple dimensions in 2024
The new measure adds another wrinkle to the poverty debate by measuring deprivation not just through income, but also…
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BARMM parties face off in debate ahead of polls
The candidates will discuss key issues, including economic development, peace and security, and good governance to help…
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PNP files complaint vs father of minor in Ateneo de Zamboanga shooting
'Based on the findings, investigators found no evidence that the incident was carried out as part of a conspiracy…
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Join siguimi.com →Filipino family income grew 16.5% since 2023. So why doesn’t it feel like it?
Filipino family incomes rose 16.5% from 2023 to 2025, but spending grew even faster at 24.7%, leaving households with…
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What it really takes to bring more Filipinos into the digital economy, according to GCash
GCash says keeping digital financial services accessible also means building a business that can sustain them
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Supreme Court affirms ruling: No ‘second placer rule’ in local elections
'For local elective positions covered by the Local Government Code, that vacancy is filled through the rule on…
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Yayoi Kusama, Japanese artist who turned hallucinations into art, dies at 97
Frustrated with the confining nature of Japanese society, Kusama left for New York at 27, where she quickly made a name…
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FACT CHECK: Pia Cayetano quote on recent class suspensions is fake
The fake quote attributed to the senator stemmed from recent class suspensions caused by the southwest monsoon, or…
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OpenAI agents hacked Hugging Face in 700-strong swarm, tried to cover tracks
The coordinated activity by AI agents and their attempts to hide it raise questions about how closely AI companies are…
Read at source →Romualdez replaces Pulong Duterte as top recipient of DPWH funds
Political influence appears to dictate DPWH funding allocations, with House leaders like Martin Romualdez securing…
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[Puso at Diwa] BSP monetary policy: When steady is not really steady
Businesses are not simply refusing to borrow because money is too expensive. They are hesitating because the returns on…
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The Pinedas of Pampanga: A dynasty by succession
'Weak political competitiveness commonly translates into more predictable electoral outcomes, with the same families…
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Two years and billions later, has NAIA finally leveled up?
NAIA now has self-check-in kiosks, biometric e-gates, a new premium lounge, and P78 billion remitted to government —…
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[Pinoy Criminology] Prevent violence before it enters the classroom: A free assessment tool
The Philippine School Violence Risk and Vulnerability Assessment contains 72 straightforward indicators for school…
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Can sub judice rule stop Sara Duterte from talking about her trial?
'But again, she's the vice president.... Siguro naman ang isang bise presidente na sina-subject sa ganitong…
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[Good Business] What Doris Magsaysay Ho’s recognition says about Filipino leadership
The choice of Magsaysay Ho as recipient of the 2026 Ramon V. del Rosario Nation Building Award carries a particular…
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Hundreds missing after flood hits Nepal-Tibet border, 157 bodies recovered
Initial reports suggest an earthquake may have caused the disaster, with significant destruction to infrastructure and…
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Rescuers search for survivors after devastating Nepal flood
(1st UPDATE) An initial study of Planet Labs satellite imagery indicate that a landslide of ice and rock triggered a…
Read at source →2 firms behind TRO on P85 metro wage hike raked in billions in DPWH deals
Because of the temporary restraining order, minimum wage earners in Metro Manila have effectively been deprived of…
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Tim Curry, actor famed for ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show,’ dies at 80
Curry's best-known role was Dr. Frank N. Furter, which came in his debut film, the outrageous, crowd-pleasing…
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Escudero: Future sub judice remarks will be sanctioned | The wRap
Today’s headlines: Sara Duterte impeachment, Philippine Navy, Dolly Parton
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Meta reaches $16.68-billion settlement over social media harms to children
(1st UPDATE) Meta will impose daily usage limits and restrict nighttime usage by children who use Facebook and…
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Sara Duterte trial: Prosecution navigates minefield after sub judice ruling
'That's a very eloquent way of issuing a gag order,' a constitutional lawyer tells Rappler
Read at source →In the Public Square: Dangerous anti-disinformation bills
In this new episode, Rappler columnist John Nery is joined by journalist Rowena Paraan of the Movement for Media Safety…
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The Senate curbed remarks in Sara Duterte’s trial — on what legal grounds?
The Senate highlights the sub judice or the rule that 'restricts comments and disclosures pertaining to judicial…
Read at source →Sub judice effect: Sara’s defense team considers replacing Poa as spokesperson
'The option would be to look for another spokes. But in the meantime, since there's no new spokesperson yet, I will…
Read at source →First warning? Escudero reminds Sara Duterte, through lawyer, of sub judice rule
Presiding officer Chiz Escudero gives the reminder after Vice President Sara Duterte made a social media post about the…
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Zero budget, staff cripple solid waste management body – DENR official
Failures in implementing the country's solid waste management law have contributed to the overflowing waste in sanitary…
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Aboard BRP Diego Silang: Warding off interlopers, exercising with partner navies
The Philippine Navy’s newest guided-missile frigate holds drills with Australia’s HMAS Supply to practice refueling at…
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[DECODED] Another school shooting, another wave of disinformation
As long as the online platforms are designed to chase engagement and profits, public safety will always take a back seat
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Davao gave itself lion’s share of region’s 2023-2024 confidential funds
'Sana kinuha na nila ang lahat; parang nahiya pa sila! Isang siyudad lang ang kumubra ng mahigit kalahati ng…
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GCash and PSA pioneer use of National ID for digital financial inclusion
GCash and PSA expand access to digital finance through National ID integration
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Kai Sotto, AJ Edu back together again for Gilas Pilipinas after 3-year wait
The fourth window of the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers where Gilas Pilipinas will host Iran and Jordan marks the…
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FACT CHECK: No Batangas-Mindoro undersea tunnel exists; video is AI-generated
While there was a proposal to link the two provinces, it was not intended to be an undersea tunnel; the circulating…
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FACT CHECK: NBI chief Matibag not traveling to Colombia to ‘investigate’ quake damage
The false claim surfaced after the NBI conducted a raid on a Davao City steel corporation; the fake quote card…
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PH’s BRP Diego Silang challenges China navy ships during Escoda Shoal patrol
Five Chinese vessels — both gray and white — tail the Philippines’ Diego Silang and BRP Teresa Magbanua during a…
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