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fisherfolk PAMALAKAYA municipal waters Philippine Fisheries Code El Nino climate frontlines DA BFAR fuel subsidy Philippines coastal communities small-scale fishing work-money

The 15-Kilometer Line Was the Last Thing Small Fisherfolk Had. The Courts Erased It.

by Carlo Cruz

May 28, 2026

Colleagues wearing masks working together in an office setting with laptops and documents.

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An Ayala Surname Gets the Callback. A Lumad Surname Gets a Pronunciation Question.

by Maria Garcia

May 28, 2026

A high-powered water aerator in action at an aquaculture facility, creating a vibrant splash.

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Bataan Fishponds Were Promised Nuclear Power in 1985. They Run on Diesel in 2026.

by Carlo Cruz

May 28, 2026

Close-up of a professional printer printing a custom artwork design on fabric in a studio setting.

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Jogja Zine Makers Are Running Risographs Out of Garages Because No Print Shop Will Touch Political Work

Yogyakarta's DIY publishers can't get commercial printers to run anything past the censor line. So they bought their own machines and moved the operation home.

by Maria Garcia

June 02, 2026

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Filipina Brides Are Walking Into Ortigas Law Offices With Prenups Already Drafted

by Maria Garcia

June 02, 2026

Two women sit at a small table outside a cafe.

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Hanoi Cafés Are the New BGC for Filipino Freelancers Who Did the Math

by Carlo Cruz

May 29, 2026

Latest Posts

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Foodpanda Took 28% From an Iloilo Latte. The Café Owner Found Out in the Weekly Statement.

by Maria Garcia

June 02, 2026

Young woman reading a book at a cozy café, enjoying a coffee and relaxed ambiance.

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Singapore Flew Them Business Class. The Rate Card Stayed in Pesos.

by Ana Santos

June 02, 2026

People gather around a tower at night.

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CDO's Bisaya Rap Scene Is Pulling Crowds Streaming Charts Can't See

by Isabel Castro

June 02, 2026

Large stack of cardboard boxes in a warehouse setting in Central Visayas, Philippines.

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The Balikbayan Box Got More Expensive While You Were in Dubai

by Maria Garcia

May 29, 2026

An elderly woman with a child walks along the street, guiding a bicycle on a sunny day.

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Boholano Families in San Francisco Are Sending Kids Home for High School Because Tuition Beats Bay Area Rent

by Carlo Cruz

May 29, 2026

African woman harvesting cassava in a sunny field, carrying a basket.

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Bicol Farmers Are Planting Cassava Where Pili Trees Stood for 40 Years

by Maria Garcia

May 29, 2026

Politics

Serene view of coastal stilt houses and boats under clear sky.

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Tuvalu Got a Climate Visa to Australia. Tawi-Tawi Got a Boat Ride to Zamboanga.

by Carmen Villanueva

May 09, 2026

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Pay ₱2,000 or Wait Six Weeks: The QC City Hall ID Has Two Lines

by Carmen Villanueva

May 09, 2026

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Lumad schools Mindanao indigenous education red-tagging corruption Facebook fundraising Philippines youth activism DepEd civic life Politics

Lumad Schools Are Still Getting Red-Tagged in 2026 and Donors Are Quietly Walking Away

by Jose Dela Cruz

May 08, 2026

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China Southeast Asia ASEAN infrastructure Philippines Indonesia Vietnam geopolitics BYD TikTok Shop Politics

China Is Already in Your Town. You Just Haven't Noticed Yet.

by Carmen Villanueva

May 07, 2026

New barangay hall building in yellow and green

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Barangay Captains in Bulacan Are Charging ₱500 Just to Sign the Clearance You Need for a Job Application

by Carmen Villanueva

May 06, 2026

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LTO corruption GCash fixers Philippines bureaucracy fintech tech skepticism Politics

Fixers at LTO Branches Are Charging GCash Now and Everyone Pretends It's a Service Fee

by Jose Dela Cruz

May 06, 2026

Tech

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Cebu Architecture Grads Were Promised Drafting Jobs. Midjourney Got There First.

by Ana Santos

May 15, 2026

Empty warehouse with blue steel frame and concrete walls in Bangkok.

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Bacolod Noise Gigs Found a Warehouse. Spotify Found Them. The Landlord Found a Reason to Raise Rent.

by Ana Santos

May 15, 2026

Young woman working on a laptop surrounded by plants.

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The Last Task on the VA Job Description: Train the Bot That Replaces You

by Marco Reyes

May 14, 2026

Caucasian woman enjoying a phone call while writing in a journal, lying comfortably indoors.

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Penang Teens Are Dropshipping Shein Hauls and Their Parents Just Sign the Box

by Marco Reyes

May 14, 2026

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A ₱40 LRT Ride to Shoot Content for ₱300 in Shampoo

by Ana Santos

May 11, 2026

Asian woman comfortably lying in bed, using her phone in a serene bedroom setting.

TikTok age verification tech skepticism Philippines Southeast Asia digital culture platform regulation Tech

TikTok's Age Gate Lasted About a Week Before the Comments Section Broke It

by Marco Reyes

May 09, 2026

Lifestyle

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The Condo Gym Has Become Ortigas Freelancers' Default Co-Working Space

by Miguel Torres

May 11, 2026

Arid cracked soil with rice stalks in West Java, depicting drought.

Cagayan irrigation agriculture PRC loans NIA rice Philippines infrastructure farmers Cagayan Valley Lifestyle

Cagayan Farmers Are Watching Chinese-Funded Canals Go Up Beside Fields That Haven't Seen Water in Two Seasons

by Sofia Ramos

May 08, 2026

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Pinay Helpers in Hong Kong Are Buying QC Condos Their Bosses' Kids Will Rent

by Sofia Ramos

May 08, 2026

People admire a scenic bay with limestone karsts and boats.

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Filipino Backpackers Are Getting Stuck in Vientiane Because the Return Flight Quietly Disappeared

by Miguel Torres

May 06, 2026

Busy outdoor market with vendors under umbrellas.

Iloilo halal food small business food as identity Philippines Muslim Filipinos budget life Visayas Lifestyle

Iloilo's Halal Food Stalls Are Multiplying and Christian Customers Are Quietly the Biggest Market

by Sofia Ramos

May 06, 2026

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Cavite's Subdivisions Flood Every Rainy Season and Developers Are Still Selling Phase 4

by Miguel Torres

May 06, 2026

Culture

A dynamic classroom scene with students attentively engaged in learning activities.

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Vietnamese Kids Are Catching Up in English. Filipino Classrooms Should Be Worried.

by Paolo Aquino

May 11, 2026

A female teacher writes at her desk in a colorful classroom, focused on her work.

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Bulacan Teachers Are Buying Their Own Printer Ink Because DepEd's Allowance Hasn't Moved Since 2019

by Isabel Castro

May 08, 2026

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World Cup Philippines diaspora and identity colonial hangovers football cultural identity Culture

The Philippines Won't Make the World Cup, but Filipinos Will Still Wear Three Different Jerseys

by Maria Garcia

May 07, 2026

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Teachers Say the Mobile Legends Problem Is Actually a Sleep and Lunch Problem

by Isabel Castro

May 06, 2026

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Private Schools Teach Philippine History in English and Call It a Feature

by Isabel Castro

April 25, 2026

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language wars Philippines Government Services Bisaya Access Visayas Mindanao Culture

Your Bisaya-Speaking Lola Can't Access Government Services in Her Own Language

by Paolo Aquino

April 24, 2026

Money

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Filipina Valorant Players Run Smurf Accounts to Escape the Voice Chat on Their Main IDs

by Carlo Cruz

May 15, 2026

Woman in glasses working late at night on laptop, holding coffee, making phone call.

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Manila Law Firms Call It Training. DOLE Calls It a 9-to-6 Workday.

by Maria Garcia

May 15, 2026

A bustling street scene in Manila featuring a tricycle driver amidst a busy crowd.

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Diesel Went Up Again and Your Tricycle Driver Stopped Doing the Short Trips

by Maria Garcia

May 14, 2026

A clergy member offering comfort to a seated individual inside a tranquil church environment.

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Telegram Confession Is Already Happening in Catholic Philippines and No Diocese Wants to Write the Rule

by Carlo Cruz

May 14, 2026

A street food vendor cooks and assembles Vietnamese banh mi at a bustling night market.

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Banh Mi Chains Are Multiplying in Makati. Filipino Sandwich Vendors Still Can't Make Mall Rent.

by Carlo Cruz

May 14, 2026

People with umbrella near river with boat

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Cebu Derma Clinics Are Drip-Feeding Glutathione to 14-Year-Olds and Skipping the Consent Form

by Carlo Cruz

May 14, 2026