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Meet the Philippines' Islanders Reclaiming Their Heritage

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In the central Philippines, the Visayan Islands’ tropical beaches are a backdrop for deeply rooted communities who are working to preserve locals’ unique way of life — inviting visitors to share in complex culinary traditions and heritage crafts, and explore the reclaimed relics of the sugar trade.

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Trending In Overseas Workers

Free at last: Marcos pardons Veloso

Mary Jane Veloso was set free on Friday night after more than 16 years in prison. She was released hours after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced — September 25, 2026

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More on Absolute Pardon of Mary Jane Veloso
  • Veloso case underscores enduring duty to protect OFWs — Recto Mary Jane Veloso’s long ordeal underscores the government’s continuing duty to protect overseas Filipino workers, Executive Secretary Ralph Recto said as he reflected on the conclusion of her 16-year case. — September 25, 2026

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  • Mary Jane reunited with family as free woman Mary Jane Veloso was writing a poem in Filipino for a performance next Tuesday when cheers erupted inside the Correctional Institution for Women, as her fellow inmates celebrated the news that she had been granted an absolute pardon by President Marcos. — September 26, 2026

    philstar.com
  • DMW chief Cacdac orders 'comprehensive reintegration' support for Mary Jane Veloso Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac has ordered the provision of full reintegration assistance for former overseas Filipino worker (OFW) Mary Jane Veloso following her grant of absolute pardon and subsequent freedom from jail. — September 26, 2026

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In Energy Supply

This Nuclear Plant Has Never Been Turned On. Is Now the Time?

The Philippine government is exploring nuclear power options to guard against global energy shocks. One proposal is to switch on a plant in Bataan that has been mothballed for 40 years. — September 20, 2026

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In Climate Change

Why Central Luzon and Metro Manila are sinking into deeper flood risk

Massive flooding in several towns and cities in Central Luzon and Metro Manila has subsided.Many are asking why it happened and whether it will happen again. — September 22, 2026

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In History

[OPINION] 'Difficult: The Life and Times of Etta Rosales' — a big lesson in perspective

Perhaps this is the deeper lesson of 'Difficult': political commitment is not always about where you stand or what organization you belong to. Sometimes, it is about finding new ways to pursue the same vision. — September 21, 2026

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In Economy

It’s Tough Being a Small Economy in an AI Boom

You have to feel sorry for the Philippines. An economy that was doing very nicely has once again become Southeast Asia’s straggler, even though officials are doing many right things. Painful as it is, they should stick to their guns. — September 20, 2026

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