SPILLR (Page 5)

A welder at work in South Jakarta, Indonesia, demonstrating skill and precision.

The ASEAN MRA Recognizes the Engineer. It Never Named the Welder at All.

by Carlo Cruz

August 29, 2026

World

France Says 4 Nationals Missing After Deadly Nepal Flood

by Spillr Newsdesk

August 29, 2026

Group of college students studying together in a classroom, focused on learning with laptops and books.

student activism civil society Manila Politics

The Adviser Vets Every Draft. The Substack the School Won't Read Runs It Anyway.

by Carmen Villanueva

August 29, 2026

Protest against government policies and demanding harsher penalties for corruption outside Indonesian parliament building in Jakarta

World

Jakarta Police Detain 322 After Anti-Government Protest Turns to Late-Night Rioting

Officials named 45 suspects and confirmed one death after a rally near parliament dispersed and rioters set fire to a police post, closing roads and disrupting commuter rail.

by Spillr Newsdesk

August 29, 2026

Content ethnic female in headscarf and denim coat with notebook looking at camera with toothy smile

BARMM gender young women Culture

The Law Voided Child Marriage in 2021. In BARMM, 15 Girls in 100 Marry Before 18.

by Paolo Aquino

August 29, 2026

Aftermath of devastating floods in Trishuli, Nepal

World

Families of 9 Missing Korean Workers in Nepal Floods Demand Helicopter Search

by Spillr Newsdesk

August 29, 2026

Latest Posts

A person cooking in a large pot over a traditional wood-fired stove in Viçosa, AL, Brazil.

energy shock Cavite Strait of Hormuz Money

The Refill Runs Past a Day's Wage, and No Subsidy Line Reaches the Kitchen

by Maria Garcia

August 29, 2026

Stunning aerial view of Sipalay City coastline, showcasing lush greens and vibrant waters in the Philippines.

seas and resources Tawi-Tawi Sulu Sea Environment

The Buyer Fronts the Gear and the Cash. The Clam He Wants Is Protected.

by Luz Bautista

August 29, 2026

Worker focusing on operating industrial machinery in a factory setting.

education in crisis Cebu Davao Culture

Trained on Machines the Factory Scrapped, He Reports Behind Before Day One

by Isabel Castro

August 29, 2026

World

China Purges Two Top Generals From Its Supreme Military Command

by Spillr Newsdesk

August 29, 2026

Chairman of Bank of Communications Jiang Chaoliang releases the company's annual results at a news conference in Hong Kong

World

Ex-Hubei Party Chief Gets Suspended Death Sentence for $111 Million in Bribes

by Spillr Newsdesk

August 29, 2026

Matti Maya Tamang meets with her son Zoyal Ghale two days after devastating floods in Nepal

World

An 8-Year-Old Climbed Trees to Survive Nepal's Floods. A Phone Call Found His Mother.

by Spillr Newsdesk

August 29, 2026

Politics

student activism civil society Manila Politics

The Adviser Vets Every Draft. The Substack the School Won't Read Runs It Anyway.

by Carmen Villanueva

August 29, 2026

people standing on street during daytime

2028 elections youth vote disinformation Politics

You Vote in 2028. The Candidate's Fan-Cam Already Lives in Your Feed.

by Jose Dela Cruz

August 27, 2026

protest civil society data privacy Politics

The Camera at the Barricade Keeps Its Copy Long After the Crowd Goes Home

by Jose Dela Cruz

August 27, 2026

Demonstration in Manila advocating systemic change. Engaged crowd holding banners and signs.

protest civil society Iloilo Politics

The Discord Server Hit 400 in a Night. The Assembly Bond Wants Cash by Friday.

by Jose Dela Cruz

August 25, 2026

The Philippine flag waving before the National Museum of Fine Arts in Manila

elections Comelec youth vote Politics

The Party-List Slot Says 'Youth.' The Nominee List Reads Like a Governor's Family Tree.

by Carmen Villanueva

August 25, 2026

Industrial worker securing cargo containers on a rainy day at a shipping port.

elections OFW economy Comelec Politics

The Form Fills Out at Sea. The Fingerprint It Needs Waits at a Counter Onshore

by Carmen Villanueva

August 22, 2026

Tech

A Grab delivery rider passes by a flower shop in Sta Cruz, Manila.

startup Cagayan de Oro China Tech

The Rider Absorbs the Take-Rate Cut. The Route Data Clears to Shenzhen.

by Ana Santos

August 29, 2026

A teenager holds a smartphone surrounded by a futuristic digital backdrop.

gaming and virtual identity Mindanao digital hustle Tech

The Order Clears at Mythic. The Ban Wipes a Month of Pay to Zero.

by Ana Santos

August 27, 2026

Entrepreneur examining industrial machinery in a modern warehouse setting.

startup capital formation Iloilo Tech

The Term Sheet Names a Bacolod Founder. The Cap Table Reincorporates in Singapore.

by Ana Santos

August 27, 2026

Focused young professional working on a laptop in a modern office environment.

startup capital formation China Tech

The Cheaper Term Sheet Ships From Singapore. The Data Router Points Back to Shenzhen.

by Ana Santos

August 26, 2026

A man in a striped shirt using a laptop on a bean bag, embodying relaxed productivity.

startup Davao Cagayan de Oro Tech

The Startup Fund Reads Like a Grant Line. A Davao Solo Founder Rarely Sees the Window

by Ana Santos

August 25, 2026

startup capital formation BSP Tech

The Pitch Deck Stays in Manila. The Payments Account Clears in Singapore in Days.

by Ana Santos

August 21, 2026

Lifestyle

Two women enjoying downtime in a cozy hostel room with bunk beds.

rent crisis housing Manila Lifestyle

Same City, Same Wage, Charged the Nomad Rate for a Bunk

by Miguel Torres

August 29, 2026

two women facing silver MacBook sitting on parquet floor

housing Kuala Lumpur rent crisis Lifestyle

Four of You Split the Room. Only the Middleman's Name Is on the Lease.

by Miguel Torres

August 25, 2026

Illuminated skyscrapers reflected on the waterfront in Manila cityscape at night.

rent crisis housing Manila Lifestyle

The Tower Sits Half-Dark While the Bedspace Two Hours Out Bills Premium

by Miguel Torres

August 23, 2026

Two women engaging in conversation on bunk beds in a modern dormitory room.

rent crisis housing Manila Lifestyle

The Lease Counts the Bed, Not the Couple Sleeping in It

by Miguel Torres

August 22, 2026

Two women sitting on a bunk bed, talking and relaxing in a hostel room.

housing rent crisis Quezon City Lifestyle

The Listing Says Month-to-Month. The Renewal Resets the Deposit From Zero.

by Miguel Torres

August 20, 2026

housing rent crisis Manila Lifestyle

The Brochure Prices the Monthly. The Contract Names When the Developer Can Take It Back.

by Miguel Torres

August 19, 2026

Culture

education in crisis Cebu Davao Culture

Trained on Machines the Factory Scrapped, He Reports Behind Before Day One

by Isabel Castro

August 29, 2026

BARMM gender young women Culture

The Law Voided Child Marriage in 2021. In BARMM, 15 Girls in 100 Marry Before 18.

by Paolo Aquino

August 29, 2026

Woman serving traditional Indonesian food at a bamboo stall in Jakarta.

food as identity Jakarta platform capitalism Culture

The Rendang Sells Better When the App Calls It a Protein Bowl

by Paolo Aquino

August 28, 2026

Close-up of a young woman typing on a Samsung smartphone at home. Bright indoor lighting.

language wars Indigenous rights digital culture Culture

Autocorrect Underlines Every Word of the Language Your Lola Speaks

by Paolo Aquino

August 27, 2026

a person riding a motorcycle down a street

skin whitening beauty industry colorism Culture

The Vial Ships From a Condo. No Doctor Ever Reads the Dose.

by Isabel Castro

August 27, 2026

A smiling woman stands in front of a whiteboard

education in crisis AI and jobs Indonesia Culture

The Diploma Was Supposed to Be the Last Fee. The Bootcamp Bills Again Every Quarter.

by Isabel Castro

August 26, 2026

Money

energy shock Cavite Strait of Hormuz Money

The Refill Runs Past a Day's Wage, and No Subsidy Line Reaches the Kitchen

by Maria Garcia

August 29, 2026

Labor & Mobility DMW OFW economy Money

The ASEAN MRA Recognizes the Engineer. It Never Named the Welder at All.

by Carlo Cruz

August 29, 2026

Motorcycle deliveryman speeds through city streets, showcasing fast food service.

gig work Indonesia Malaysia Money

The Policy Comes With the Helmet. It Pays for Everything But the Crash.

by Maria Garcia

August 29, 2026

Call center agents wearing headsets working on laptops at a customer support team meeting.

BPO labor rights Cebu Money

A BPO Union Has Existed Since 2015. Most Agents Still Organize in the Chats.

by Carlo Cruz

August 28, 2026

white concrete building under blue sky during daytime

OFW economy Cebu education in crisis Money

The Grades Were Real in Sharjah. Cebu's Registrar Reads Them as a Blank.

by Maria Garcia

August 28, 2026

A vibrant jeepney navigates the streets of Iligan City, Northern Mindanao, with passengers.

energy shock Pantawid Pasada Strait of Hormuz Money

Hormuz Stays Choked and the Pump Reprices Weekly. The Subsidy Just Gets 'Continued.'

by Maria Garcia

August 27, 2026