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Commentary: Philippines’ fertility decline will be the global economy’s problem
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Reining in the population is great news for Manila and a challenge for the rest of us. The world needs to prepare now for a time when exports of labour become a trickle, says Daniel Moss for Bloomberg Opinion.

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In Trending

Jinggoy Estrada acquitted of plunder, convicted of bribery

Manila, Philippines — Senator Jinggoy Estrada and businesswoman Janet Lim-Napoles were acquitted of plunder by the Sandiganbayan Fifth Division on Friday in connection with the infamous pork barrel scam — January 19, 2024

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In Law & Legislation

630 cities, towns submit Cha-cha signatures

Up to 630 cities and municipalities have so far submitted to the Commission on Elections the required signature forms for the people's initiative to amend the Constitution. — January 18, 2024

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In Transportation

Philippines jeepneys: Will the loud, colorful vehicles soon disappear from the roads? | CNN

They rattle through neighborhoods all over the Philippines decked out in gaudy hand-painted liveries featuring everything from the Virgin Mary to NBA stars, shuttling millions of people on their daily commutes to the tune of blaring horns and rumbling engines. — January 16, 2024

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In Food Supply

In the Philippines, Onions Are Now Too Cheap

It’s a complete 180 from the Southeast Asian nation’s problems a year ago—when dwindling supply was causing prices to become more expensive than beef. — January 19, 2024

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In Technology

PCSO: Viral lotto winner's photo was edited

The viral photo of a recent lotto winner was edited to conceal the new multi-millionaire's identity, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office said. — January 18, 2024