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Poisoned waters: Laguna de Bay’s steady crawl to brink of disaster
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(Part 1 of 2) Manila, Philippines — Encircled by the contrast of verdant and urban landscapes, Laguna de Bay is a silent witness to the environmental tug-of-war between progress and preservation

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In Trending

LPA develops into tropical depression ‘Aghon’

The low pressure area (LPA) east of Mindanao developed into a tropical depression at 2 a.m. on Friday, May 24, and was given the name “Aghon,” the Philippines’ first tropical cyclone for 2024. — May 23, 2024

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In Environment

Accountability adrift: Murky gov’t data draw dreary picture of Laguna de Bay

(Part 2 of 2) Manila, Philippines — An investigation by Inquirer.net has shown that large amounts of human and animal waste have pushed Laguna de Bay to a Bay to a tipping point — May 23, 2024

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In Muslim Mindanao

7 years on, residents in war-torn Marawi remain displaced, seek fair compensation

Marawi families affected by the five-month siege in 2017 appeal for adequate funds from Philippine government to rebuild their homes. — May 24, 2024

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In War on Drugs

While ICC looms, House panel probes Duterte’s drug war killings for the first time

Lawmakers finally get around to asking questions about Rodrigo Duterte’s drug war, that have long been raised and exposed by the media, human rights advocates, and families of victims — May 21, 2024

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In Law & Legislation

House approves divorce bill in final reading

The House of Representatives approved on third and final reading a measure seeking to legalize absolute divorce.House Bill 9349, or the Absolute Divorce Act, garnered 126 “yes” votes, 109 “no” votes, and 20 abstentions. — May 23, 2024