EDITORIAL | The Literacy Crisis Is Not A Failure Of Filipinos — It Is A Failure Of Policy
When the state says 24 million Filipinos are functionally illiterate, the most dangerous response is…
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24 Million Filipinos Are Functionally Illiterate: What The Numbers Mean And Why It Matters
More than 24 million Filipinos aged 10 to 64 are functionally illiterate, according to the…
Mixed Fuel Price Movements Expected Next Week. Why It Matters.
Motorists may be facing another round of uneven pump price adjustments next week, as diesel…
EXPLAINER | From G2 To G1: Why Asia Should Worry About A China-Dominated World
Talk of a “G2” — a world led jointly by the United States and China…
What To Know About The Philippine Economy In 2026
After a turbulent 2025, the Philippine economy enters 2026 at a critical crossroads—caught between the…
EXPLAINER: Why Marcos Jr. Isn’t Worried About His Falling Ratings
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s approval ratings dipped toward the end of 2024, but Malacañang says…
Bottled Water Drinkers Ingest Up To 90,000 More Microplastics Yearly — Study
People who rely on bottled water consume more than 90,000 additional microplastic particles a year…
EXPLAINER: What Really Happened To Ipil’s ₱30-Million Unused Medical Equipment?
Some quarters raised the question over ₱30 million worth of idle medical equipment in Ipil,…
Will Earth Really Shift to 25-Hour Days? What Science Actually Says
Claims that Earth will soon shift from 24-hour days to 25-hour days have gone viral…
EXPLAINER: Why Agusan Marsh Matters To Mindanao – And Why It’s Under Threat
MANILA, Philippines – Often described as Mindanao’s natural sponge, the Agusan Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary is…
FACT CHECK: No, China Did Not Grant Asylum To Rodrigo Duterte
Social media posts and a widely shared SMNI News Channel graphic claim that China has…
EXPLAINER: Why Marcos’ Trust Rating Turned Negative While Sara Duterte’s Rose
MANILA, Philippines — A new Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey shows a widening gap in…