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Mariahangin Island: A tale of indigenous land, power and resistance

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In the remote reaches of southern Palawan, a 38-hectare island paradise is at the center of a brewing social conflict. Once home to nearly 200 families of mostly Molbog and Cagayanen descent, Mariahangin island’s population is rapidly declining.

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In Trending

DepEd highlights urgent reforms in education as School Year 2025–2026 opens

As public schools welcomed a new school year this week, Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara on Wednesday, June 18, addressed the agency’s urgent priorities — June 18, 2025

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More on Start of the 2025 School Year
  • First day blues: Teachers see 'recycled solutions' for chronic shortagesThree different major teachers' groups used the first day of classes on June 16 to blast the government for what they called "recycled" solutions to old education issues.— June 16, 2025

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  • Classes for SY 2025-2026 begin despite flood, fire damage in some schoolsClasses opened nationwide on Monday for School Year 2025-2026 with over 27 million students expected to return to classrooms. Some schools however had to adjust after flooding and fire incidents.— June 16, 2025

    gmanetwork.com
  • For a better life: Teachers leaving Negros public schools for US jobsThe exodus of educators from the Negros Island Region shows the challenges and new prospects for local education in the country— June 17, 2025

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In Law & Legislation

Killing of P200 pay hike bill also kills bid for living wage

MANILA, Philippines — To have a basic but decent standard of living, a local think tank stressed the need for a P1,217 living wage in Metro Manila, where most workers are compelled to make do with a minimum wage of P608 to P645. — June 19, 2025

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In Technology

Social media 101: Understanding Facebook algorithm and the effect of post ‘bumping’ (Last of 2 parts)

This article, the second part of "SOCMED 101," delves into how Facebook algorithms and "post bumping" contribute to the spread of fake news in the Philippines. — June 17, 2025

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In War on Drugs

The Philippines "war on drugs"

The effect of former President Duterte's lethal "war on drugs" in Philippines is still felt and seen today, where reforms are slow to come. — June 18, 2025

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In Overseas Workers

Embracing domestic helpers as family: How respect transforms Hong Kong homes completely

While stories of exploitation about Hong Kong’s domestic helpers often dominate headlines, these uplifting tales show a different side of Hong Kong’s heart. — June 16, 2025

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