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Picturesque hydroelectric dam nestled in a mountainous landscape under a clear blue sky.

Pantabangan's Pumped-Storage Battery Cleared Its MOA in June. The Watershed Debate Runs Wider Than One Dam.

by Maria Garcia

July 18, 2026

woman in white long sleeve shirt holding black smartphone

The Reels Look Like Your Barkada. The SIMs Came in Boxes From Pampanga.

by Carmen Villanueva

July 18, 2026

FILE PHOTO: U.S. and South Korean forces participate in river-crossing exercise as part of annual Freedom Shield military drills, in Yeoncheon

World

North Korea Brands Seoul a 'Puppet' After It Led US-Backed RIMPAC Drill

by Spillr Newsdesk

July 18, 2026

FILE PHOTO: Philippines' Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr speaks at the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue security summit in Singapore

World

Manila Files Protest Over China Daily Video Depicting Filipinos as Monkeys

The foreign ministry demanded Beijing remove the AI-generated clip, which shows a monkey in Filipino attire being water-cannoned, calling it racist and dehumanizing.

by Spillr Newsdesk

July 18, 2026

FILE PHOTO: China's Xiaomi unveils a new generation of its SU7 electric vehicle in Beijing

World

Chinese Blogger Jailed 20 Months for Faking Xiaomi SU7 Crash-Test Video

by Spillr Newsdesk

July 18, 2026

Scenic view of tropical harbor with traditional boats and lush greenery under a clear sky.

GenSan's New Catch Papers Fit the Longliners. The Handline Boats Can't Pay to Fill Them.

by Maria Garcia

July 18, 2026

Latest Posts

Founder of Moonshot AI Yang Zhilin delivers a speech at a conference of 2026 Zhongguancun forum, in Beijing

World

Moonshot's Kimi K3 Is the World's Largest Open AI Model, and It's Chasing US Leaders

by Spillr Newsdesk

July 18, 2026

A row of motorcycles parked on the side of a street

The Bangkok Founder Visa Wants a Company. A Solo SaaS Shop Runs on a Tourist Stamp.

by Carmen Villanueva

July 18, 2026

A woman in a white skirt leaning against a wall

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The Question at Dinner Is 'Kailan Ka Mag-Aasawa.' The Answer Is Two Tuition Bills.

by Maria Garcia

July 18, 2026

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You Booked a Licensed Counselor. Nobody Checks If a Human Ever Logs In.

by Grace Flores

July 18, 2026

Top view of a music production desk with a laptop and turntable setup for modern audio production.

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Cebu Bedroom Producers Pressed 100 Records. The Nearest Plant Is in Australia.

by Ana Santos

July 18, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump addresses the nation from the White House in Washington

World

Trump Says China Meddled in 2020 Vote, Contradicting His Own Intel Agencies

by Spillr Newsdesk

July 18, 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

a firetruck on the street

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

by Jose Dela Cruz

May 08, 2026

Cityscape with tall buildings and a highway bridge

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

Hands of a person drafting architectural designs with a ruler on paper, indoors.

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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

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

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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.

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

by Maria Garcia

May 07, 2026

brown wooden table

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

by Isabel Castro

May 06, 2026

a statue of a man standing in front of a building

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

by Isabel Castro

April 25, 2026

a person holding the head

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

by Paolo Aquino

April 24, 2026

Money

A young woman focused on gaming with headphones in a modern setup.

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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

Body Politics Cebu glutathione skin whitening colorism Philippines FDA dermatology minors Visayas Money

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

by Carlo Cruz

May 14, 2026