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The “Safer Cities” campaign in Metro Manila led to thousands of apprehensions for minor violations, raising questions about policing, urban poverty, and what real city safety means in the Philippines. Read more »

The proposed 4,000-hectare industrial hub in Luzon, developed under a US-led initiative to strengthen global supply chains for semiconductors, critical minerals, and advanced manufacturing, has been framed as a landmark step in Philippine–U.S. economic cooperation. Read more »

Water shortages in the Philippines are often felt at the household level, where low pressure and dry taps quickly spark frustration. But long before water reaches homes, a quieter and less visible crisis is already unfolding at its source. Read more »

As a new U.S.-led ammunition factory is proposed in Subic Bay, the Philippines faces renewed questions about military dependence, neocolonialism, and the fight for self-reliant national defense. Read more »

Water scarcity in the Philippines remains a growing concern, even as the country is surrounded by vast bodies of water. As an archipelago, access to water should theoretically be abundant, yet many communities still experience interruptions, shortages, and inconsistent supply. Read more »