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Things to know: Malaysiakini and what its case means for press freedom

Malaysiakini and editor-in-chief Steven Gan, who could face imprisonment if found guilty of contempt of court, await the Malaysian Federal Court's judgment

The 2020 anti-terror bill 'penalizes' freedom of speech, which makes it open to a ...

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EXPLAINER: Comparing dangers in old law and anti-terror bill

Barangay Addition Hills is a coronavirus hot spot in Mandaluyong City. A huge fire on ...

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'Panibagong problema': Fire leaves Addition Hills families helpless during pandemic

Caught in a maze of tests and government requirements, returning overseas Filipino ...

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OFWs struggle through prolonged quarantine in gov’t 'VIP treatment'

More commuters are seen to shift to alternative modes of transportation, as the capacity ...

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On their own: Commuters and the looming transportation crisis in Metro Manila

UV lights, faucets with motion sensors, and visual cues for physical distancing are just ...

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No-touch faucets, rapid tests: Big business adjusts to coronavirus

Most OFWs in Dubai opt to share living quarters to save on rent. They also become more ...

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OFWs in Dubai battle coronavirus, too

As President Rodrigo Duterte prioritizes stranded OFWs, 'probinsyanos' stranded in Metro ...

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‘Walang malapitan’: Stranded 'probinsyanos' feel abandoned by Duterte gov’t

The longtime Duterte aide, criticized for being 'epal,' is featured in almost every ...

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Bong Go regularly given airtime in state media broadcasts on coronavirus

(UPDATED) With the pandemic, the Department of Transportation finds a golden opportunity ...

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Will public transportation be enough once Metro Manila is placed under GCQ?

Where government falls short of providing aid to the poor and vulnerable, private donors ...

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As donor fatigue hits volunteers amid prolonged lockdown, they keep going