Voices
The true voice of the Filipino, featuring work from both our staff and our fans.
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Sponge Cities Explained: A Smarter Way to Fight Flooding
Every year, millions of Filipinos experience flooding caused by typhoons, monsoon rains, clogged waterways, and rapid urbanization. Streets become rivers,…
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Why Are K-pop Concerts Skipping Manila?
When Park Jihoon’s fan-con was suddenly moved to Macau, fans were understandably disappointed. His agency cited only “unavoidable circumstances,” but…
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Metro Manila Needs Its Wetlands as Calamities Strike
Every year, the Philippines prepares for the familiar cycle of storms, floods, evacuations, damaged roads, suspended classes, and disrupted livelihoods.…
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Bullying and Rising School Violence Calls for Stronger Government Action
Recent incidents involving bullying, student fights, and learners bringing knives and other dangerous objects to school have raised concerns among…
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Lawmaker Asks DPWH to Tear Down Part of C-5 Flyover
Two years after it opened to motorists in April 2024, the C5 Extension Quirino Flyover in Las Piñas has become…
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Bullying Turns Into Bloodshed: A New Kind of Youth Crisis
Three students are dead. Twenty more carry wounds that will not close for months. On June 22, two teenage boys…
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The BTS Ticket War and How it Exposed Pinoy Crab Mentality
In hindsight, the BTS ticket war was never just about securing a slot. It was about how we react when…
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When the Ground Moves, Systems Are Revealed: What the Mindanao Earthquake Exposed
The Mindanao earthquake didn’t just shake the ground. It shook classrooms mid-lesson. Offices mid-meeting. Cities mid-routine. At least 37 people…
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The Marcos’ ill-gotten wealth case quietly comes to an end
The long-running Marcos ill-gotten wealth case has reached another turning point after the Sandiganbayan dismissed the remaining forfeiture claims under…
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Our Waters, Our Lives: What the South China Sea Dispute Means for Every Filipino
A scene has played out with alarming regularity in the West Philippine Sea. According to reports, ordinary Filipino fishermen are…
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