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Brillantes: Federalism 'next logical step' in empowering local gov'ts
MANILA, Philippines – Federalism is the next logical step towards empowering local governments, former University of the Philippines National College of Public Administration and Governance Dean (UP...
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FACT CHECK: One judge in Duterte list already dead for 8 years
MANILA, Philippines – Seven members of the judiciary were named by President Rodrigo Duterte on Sunday, August 7, as allegedly involved in the illegal drug trade.The list, read by Duterte himself...
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FACT CHECK: Dead ex-mayor, non-legislator also in Duterte list
MANILA, Philippines – President Rodrigo Duterte on Sunday, August 7, identified public officials allegedly involved in the illegal drug trade.But after careful checking and verification from various...
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Joseph Ocol: Former whistle-blower now producing chess champs
MANILA, Philippines – From whistle-blower in the Philippines to teacher who has produced chess champions in Chicago.Over a decade ago, Joseph Ocol was running scared for his life. Then head executive...
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Where has Gloria Arroyo's neck brace gone?
On the day the Supreme Court freed her from plunder, former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo was pictured smiling and without her neck brace.Netizens called her out for this because the Pampanga 2nd...
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Duterte announced drug lists when he was mayor, too
MANILA, Philippines – No other lists have sent shockwaves across the country like the lists of President Rodrigo Duterte.The latest list– containing 158 names of mayors, vice mayors, police, judges,...
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MAP: Are the drug-related killings related to poverty, crime rate?
MANILA, Philippines – The government's war against drugs continues, with the number of reported drug-related killings increasing by the day.Data from the Philippine National Police (PNP) show that from...
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Hazards in labor contracting: What about the PH tuna industry?
GENERAL SANTOS, Philippines – When 35-year-old Susan Nocus signs her papers for social insurance, she ticks self-employed.In rural areas, this often means she is a farmer, fisherfolk, or part of the...
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Ex-Chief Justice Davide against amending Constitution
MANILA, Philippines – Former Supreme Court Chief Justice Hilario Davide Jr opposes amending the current 1987 Constitution.Congress has been laying the groundwork for charter change, with President...
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Why bother to fact-check the Duterte list?
MANILA, Philippines – Does the media really need to fact-check what government says?The short answer is yes. During a meeting livestreamed for the first time on Facebook Thursday, August 11, Newbreak,...
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Martial Law 101: Things you should know
MANILA, Philippines – Perhaps put off by the letter of Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno which he saw as criticism of his war on drugs, President Rodrigo Duterte asked if she would like him to declare...
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Help needed for PH tuna industry workers
READ: Hazards in labor contracting: What about the PH tuna industry GENERAL SANTOS, Philippines – Dionito Isil, 55, knocks on his neighbors’ doors when there is no food on their dining table.Isil’s...
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The au pair recruitment business
First of two partsMANILA, Philippines – For many girls like Elena (not her real name) who want to be an au pair in Europe, the road starts here at a research and consultancy office in southern...
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Looking back: Skirting the au pair ban
MANILA, Philippines – “He’s carrying a box of Dunkin Donuts. I’m holding a teddy bear.”This was the secret code between Rene (not his real name) and the immigration personnel who was supposed to...
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An au pair's story: Moving on, moving away
COPENHAGEN, Denmark– Looking back, having her beart broken was a good thing.At 26, May Arnaldo’s relationship with her boyfriend of 8 years ended. It was sudden, it was devastating and it threw her...
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Au pairs: Different lists, one destination
MANILA, Philippines – There is a Facebook page that contained an angry message – “Patayin si Berny Qubing (Kill Berny Qubing).”The FB page contained posts against Berny Qubing, the owner of the Yes au...
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Part 2: The au pair recruitment business
MANILA, Philippines – When Elena’s host family asked her in 2013 if she paid anything to get to Denmark, Elena said no. She had been warned that admitting any kind of payment would get her into trouble...
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War on drugs: Rehabilitation must be more than a knee-jerk reaction
MANILA, Philippines – The government's war on drugs is still unrelenting almost two months since President Rodrigo Duterte assumed office.The President is hell-bent on keeping his campaign promise to...
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Inside the brain of a drug user
READ: Part 1: War on drugs: Rehabilitation must be more than a knee-jerk reactionMANILA, Philippines – The nightly news nowadays is replete with images of lifeless bodies sprawled on the cold, hard...
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Marcos' World War II 'medals' explained
MANILA, Philippines – The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) released a study debunking, among others, the supposed "war medals" of former president Ferdinand Marcos.The...
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