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15/04/2026

ARE FILIPINOS CHOOSING SMALLER FAMILIES OR BEING FORCED INTO THEM?

With fertility dropping to 1.7 children per woman, the shift reflects both greater autonomy and the rising cost of raising a family. As economic pressures reshape personal decisions, the line between choice and constraint becomes harder to define—turning family size into less of a preference and more of a reflection of circumstance.

15/04/2026

KUMAKAIN KA BA NG BALUT?

Kilala ang balut bilang isa sa mga delicacy sa Pilipinas. Karaniwan itong kinakain bilang isang midnight snack o kaya naman bilang isang “test of courage” para sa mga turista.

Pero, bukod sa kaniyang kakaibang lasa at itsura, mayroon din itong kwentong out of this world.

15/04/2026

CAN A TRIMESTER SHIFT SAVE PHILIPPINE EDUCATION?

The shift to a three-term school year aims to recover lost learning days and better manage disruptions, but questions remain on whether structural issues like classroom shortages and teacher welfare are being addressed. With the same number of school days simply redistributed, the impact of the reform may ultimately depend on what happens inside classrooms, not just how the calendar is arranged.

15/04/2026

The Maguindanao Inaul scarf reflects light in unique ways, depending on how it is held. Metallic threads are woven into geometric patterns that stand out against deep jewel tones such as emerald, sapphire, and ruby red. Each scarf is made by hand, taking between five and fifteen days to complete.

The Maguindanao Inaul scarf reflects light in unique ways, depending on how it is held. Metallic threads are woven into geometric patterns that stand out against deep jewel tones such as emerald, s…

15/04/2026

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Cartoon by Cartoonist ZACH

15/04/2026

A NEW VARIANT TO WATCH

A new COVID-19 variant “Cicada,” is being monitored across multiple countries, but no cases have been detected in the Philippines so far. While its mutations warrant close observation, experts stress that it has not shown signs of increased severity—making informed awareness, not panic, the appropriate response.

15/04/2026

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A GLOBAL CHOKEPOINT IS DISRUPTED?

With 21% of oil supply passing through the Strait of Hormuz, the stakes are massive. Energy, food, and prices worldwide are all connected to this chokepoint.

15/04/2026

ECONOMIC AND AGRICULTURAL WELFARE AT STAKE AS SUGAR OVERIMPORTATION DEEPENS CRISIS

What was meant to stabilize supply has instead flooded the market, dragging farmgate prices below sustainable levels and leaving local producers at a loss. As billions in damages mount, the imbalance reveals a system where short-term fixes come at the expense of long-term agricultural stability and the livelihoods that depend on it.

14/04/2026

LF: EXPERTS IN FAST AND CONFIDENTIAL MONEY MOVEMENT

Hanap namin ‘yung mabilis gumalaw, gumastos, at umiwas sa mga tanong.

Don’t worry, transparency and accountability is not part of the job. 😉

14/04/2026

IF THE PHILIPPINES CAN FUND ‘AYUDA’, WHY CAN’T IT FUND SYSTEMS THAT MAKE IT UNNECESSARY?

From pandemic cash aid to fuel subsidies, assistance programs have become the government’s default response to crises—reaching millions, yet leaving many still below the poverty line. The cycle continues not because ayuda is ineffective, but because the conditions that make it necessary remain unchanged.

14/04/2026

Unti-unti nang bumababa ang halaga ng piso kasunod ng naitalang 4.1 inflation rate noong nakaraang Marso.

Dahil dito, hindi na sapat ang simpleng ayuda na pinipilahan ng mga Pilipino dahil sa nagtataasang presyo ng bilihin kasabay ng nagmamahalang presyo ng gasolina.

Panoorin natin.

14/04/2026

WHERE YOUR PAG-IBIG CONTRIBUTIONS GO

Pag-IBIG Fund declared a record ₱64.34 billion in dividends for 2025, showing how members’ contributions are actively invested and returned as earnings rather than simply stored. For millions of workers, these monthly deductions quietly build both personal savings and long-term financial security.