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High risk, no reward: Free mental health support for online gamblers from FB group
By MICAH PASCUA
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Oct 18, 2025
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The proliferation of online gambling platforms has led to addictions and being trapped in debt for many Filipinos. With no government intervention programs, Facebook groups are picking up the slack and providing free mental health support.
Questioning the myth-making and memorializing of the Marcoses
By Liana Garcellano
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Oct 15, 2025
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A total of 250 sites scattered throughout the country exalting the “lineage and achievements” of the Marcoses have been catalogued by the project “Have we honored the Marcoses enough?” of the Third World Studies Center at the University of the Philippines Diliman. The project falls under the Marcos Research Regime program, which documents the permanent sites, structures, and objects commemorating the Marcos and Romualdez families.
PhilHealth benefits: Good intentions can’t cover up inefficient program implementation
By AVON CLAIRE G. TABLA
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Oct 10, 2025
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President Bongbong Marcos raised expectations when he announced that PhilHealth will shoulder hospitalization, medicines and consultations for its members. But the implementation of YAKAP, ZBB and GAMOT programs has not met the public’s expectations.
NED disowns fake memo on PH anti-corruption efforts
By Rhoanne de Guzman
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Oct 7, 2025
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NED: The document, which uses NED’s logo and letterhead, is a forgery. It was not written, issued, or authorized by NED.
Bagong Pilipinas, saan papunta? Part 2/2
By VERA Files
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Sep 30, 2025
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Sa gitna ng tumitinding galit ng taumbayan dahil sa kaliwa't kanang isyu sa korapsyon at pulitika sa administrasyon ni Pangulo Ferdinand Marcos Jr., sapat ba ang tila pagbabagong-anyo ng pangulo upang matupad ang kaniyang ipinangakong Bagong Pilipinas?
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FACT CHECK: The ICC prosecutor DOES have witnesses on Duterte drug war case
VERA Files
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May 21, 2025
Tiktok and Surveys: The Dutertelenovela and political content
Katrina Stuart Santiago
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Apr 29, 2025
How the 2025 Elections became a battleground for the island that bleeds
Jan Elmer Badilla
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Oct 1, 2025
Ancient Beliefs Guide Modern Conservation in Anda’s Lamanok Eco-Tours
Procopio Resabal, Jr.
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Aug 7, 2025
