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The Filipino curse of ‘puede na’
opinion.inquirer.net

For about two weeks since the start of incessant rains over Luzon last month, Filipinos’ social media timelines have been replete with lament about the aggravation of getting to and from Metro Manila

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In Trending

Timeline: The killing of 17-year-old Jemboy Baltazar in Navotas

Jemboy's killing adds to the long list of cases of innocent individuals mercilessly slain by the police — August 12, 2023

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In West Philippine Sea

Video: China Coast Guard Blast Philippine Military Resupply with Water Cannons - USNI News

China Coast Guard cutters disrupted an Armed Forces of the Philippines resupply mission to Second Thomas Shoal in the Spratly Islands, including instances where they fired water cannons, a Philippines Coast Guard spokesperson said Monday. — August 7, 2023

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In Education

‘Decongested’ K-10 curriculum launched

The Department of Education will adopt a phased implementation of the revised Grade 1 to 10 curriculum, with the pilot implementation set in select schools starting this year. — August 10, 2023

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In Environment

PBBM suspends reclamation projects in Manila Bay; only one reviewed project OK'd

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. said during a situation briefing in Malolos City, Bulacan last Monday, Aug. 7, that all reclamation projects have been suspended and are “under review.” — August 9, 2023

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In Business

Jollibee made Filipino food global. Some say it exported exploitation too

Former workers at New Jersey, US branch of fast-food chain say they were let go after demanding better conditions. — August 8, 2023