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Dobleng pahirap

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By mid-2027, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) plans to privatize MRT-3 through a ₱103.6 billion concession.

But for hundreds of thousands of Filipino rail commuters, the transition raises concerns about fare affordability, public accountability, and whether private management will improve service.

READ: https://t.co/ObyFZOGtEy

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In just a span of one day, a media network faced libel complaints, while a veteran journalist was arrested over cyberlibel.

These incidents are not isolated. This did not start with Sara Duterte’s remarks about suing GMA, it is a long history since the conviction of journalists under Rodrigo Duterte’s presidency.

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The Philippines is set to host the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations Summit from November 16 to 18 in Metro Manila.

But even with the upcoming summit, the Indonesian haze crisis which has affected neighboring countries continues despite the existence of an agreement meant to address this problem.

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Ilang taon na mula nang ianunsyo ang Metro Manila Subway Project (MMSP) na magpapabilis ng biyahe patungong NAIA Terminal 3.

Bagamat 2019 pa ito sinimulan, ngayong taon pa lang binuo ang istasyon sa Terminal 3, habang nasa 60% pa lamang ang pangkalahatang progreso ng proyekto.

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Difference between photography, photojournalism, and mobile journalism

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The Cagayan Economic Zone Authority (CEZA) has recorded six straight years of losses totaling ₱1.2 billion. Its administrator, Katrina Ponce Enrile was appointed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in May 2023. At that time, her father, Juan Ponce Enrile was serving as the President's chief legal counsel.

The appointment reflects political patronage, and with public funds at stake, accountability rests with the agency's leadership, whoever her father is.

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Many of us build our lives around what is expected of us. We work, provide, care, and try to become people others can trust.

But what happens when we become so accustomed to being needed by everyone else that we forget who we are when, for once, no one needs us?

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Baguio’s planned jeepney modernization system will provide more dependable travel options, fixed wages for drivers, and an improved public transportation system. 

However, there are many issues related to finances, existing debts of operators, and securing the means of livelihood of drivers during the transition.

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Patong sa ulo

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Mariah Deborah’s “Na Para Bang” shows how dedicating a Saturday to someone can be more than just reallocating your day or rest. Because sometimes, rest takes different forms—it can be the people we love, the passions we pursue, and the simple things that bring us joy.

But in a world where not everyone has the privilege to own their time, choosing how to spend a day off is also a matter of privilege.

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The Philippines is planning to move away from analog TV, beginning with the complete shutdown in Mega Manila set for November 22, 2026.

While this new technology could bring improved clarity of broadcasting, would everyone be prepared to switch over, or would some families end up not having anything to watch?

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Quezon Province’s Southern Luzon Multi-Specialty Medical Center in Tayabas City was meant to help address the province’s hospital shortage.

But nearly four years after construction began, the facility remains incomplete. Contractors include companies owned by Pacifico “Curlee” Discaya II and Cezarah Rowena “Sarah” Discaya, a couple linked to corruption allegations in a flood-control project.

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'KILATISIN MUNA NILA 'YUNG MGA MAKAKARELASYON NILA'

Para kay Abby Salle, dapat pinag-aaralan muna ang pagpasok sa isang relasyon. Aniya, dapat kilatisin muna nang maigi ng mga kabataan 'yung makakarelasyon nila.

Definitely and absolutely yay ba ang opinyon ni nhay Abby?

OVER COFFEE Episode 6 is out now on YouTube and Spotify.

YouTube: https://t.co/IjqzDCv6EP
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May inverted pyramid din ang mga cartoonists?

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Every monsoon season, low-lying areas in the Philippines experience not just flooding, but also a surge of Leptospirosis cases. To respond to this problem, Manila distributed free doxycycline for immediate protection to residents.

But the uncomfortable question is: why do the same communities continue to face preventable health risks after every flood?

READ: https://t.co/dN80qbw5OT

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A police badge should offer protection, not immunity, yet DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla has shown little to no actual success in cleaning up the ranks. Rather than holding media appearances, the Secretary must walk the talk by taking immediate administrative action against abusive officers at the very first warning sign. Protecting victim-survivors requires concrete enforcement from the top, not reactive soundbites after a video trends online.

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Wanted: Bato dela Rosa D. Mahuli