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The Meloto arrest: Who speaks for the beneficiaries?

The arrest of Gawad Kalinga founder Antonio “Tony” Meloto on charges of qualified trafficking in persons has sent profound shockwaves through Philippine civil society.

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Deeper than just political drama

The Philippine Senate has been in a near-constant state of political turbulence, with its leadership, committee control, and even the definition of its majority and minority blocs shifting multiple times in the span of just a few weeks.

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Filipinos demand solutions, not political theater

In the past few weeks, the Filipino public has witnessed an unprecedented level of divisiveness in government, particularly within the august halls of the Senate. It has become a venue for chaos and discord. 

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The return of the nilad and the debate over Manila's name

More than an ecological project, the return of the nilad invites us to reconsider how nature, language and memory intersect in the making of place identities.

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From volunteer burden to state obligation: Reframing Brigada Eskwela as test of gov't accountability

For more than two decades, this annual ritual has been celebrated as Brigada Eskwela—a nationwide expression of bayanihan and community participation in education.

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