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A new dam threatens this Filipino tribe. It's just one of the country's stalled China-funded projects
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Manila's pivot to Beijing during the previous administration yielded more than a dozen infrastructure deals, but most of them remain mired in delays and protests.

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In Trending

Zamora eyes unified regulation of e-bikes, e-trikes in NCR

San Juan City Mayor and Metro Manila Council (MMC) President Francis Zamora is eyeing a unified regulation of e-trikes and e-bikes in the National Capital Region (NCR) following the exponential growth of such vehicles that are being used even in national roads where they are not allowed. — February 26, 2024

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In Police & Law Enforcement

Explainer: Why did court hand down lighter punishment vs cops in Jemboy killing?

Of the six accused, only one cop is found guilty, not of murder, but of homicide. The four face much lighter penalties, while one cop is now free from the murder charge. — March 2, 2024

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In Climate Change

PH tops 36 countries with $12b in climate damages - Manila Standard

Zurich—The Philippines is the country suffering the highest annual economic losses from the impact of four major weather perils studied—floods, tropical cyclones, winter storms and severe thunderstorms—at three percent of its gross domestic product (GDP) or about US$12 billion (P673 billion). — February 29, 2024

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In Politics

‘Extraordinary’ turnout in voter list-up – Comelec

LESS than a month into the voter registration period for the May 2025 national and local polls, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) has already managed to reach more than a quarter of its projected three million applicants. — February 29, 2024

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In Transportation

Metro Manila Subway Project Hits 40 Percent Completion Mark

Officials project that the subway will significantly reduce the travel time from Valenzuela to NAIA from 1 hour and 30 minutes to just 35 minutes, and serve approximately 519,000 passengers on a daily basis. — February 29, 2024