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If Metro Manila is a ‘living experiment’ then I’m a frustrated guinea pig

Posted on July 29, 2020July 29, 2020
Nadine Halili

On July 29, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque responded to a question about Metro Manila reverting back to modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) in an interview with CNN Philippines by saying…

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PSA: Hold the government accountable for COVID-19 response

Posted on March 18, 2020March 18, 2020
Jacqueline Arias

“Puro kayo reklamo. Sumunod na lang kayo.” You might have seen this comment all over social media whenever someone criticized the government amid the COVID-19 situation in the country. It’s…

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What you need to know about the Metro Manila community quarantine

Posted on March 13, 2020
Tisha Ramirez

Last night, Pres. Duterte announced that Metro Manila will be under “community quarantine” starting Mar. 15 until Apr. 14. Now, what does this mean? After watching the press conference last…

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‘No Window Policy’ Deemed Successful in Lessening Traffic

Posted on October 18, 2016October 18, 2016
Olivia Estrada

The “no window hours” policy, banning vehicles from the road based on the last digit of their plate number has been observed to reduce traffic in its trial period. And…

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What If I Don’t Want to Move With My Boyfriend to Another Country?

Posted on January 16, 2016
Poppy

Welcome to Ask Poppy! I’m Poppy, your go-to girl for all of life’s woes. And when I say ALL, I MEAN IT. I’m not an expert on anything except maybe…

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Lino Brocka Masterpiece Opens Inauguration of Cinematheque Centre Manila

Posted on January 4, 2016January 4, 2016
Cai Subijano

The structure formerly known as Instituto Cervantes de Manila along T.M. Kalaw in Ermita has been refurbished and taken over by the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) and…

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At the End of the Day, How Do Commuters Get in the Mood for Love?

Posted on November 22, 2015December 1, 2015
B. Wiser

As a simile, likening the ride along the smoothly flowing APEC-designated lane on Roxas Boulevard to sex might have initially seemed clever to AirAsia head honcho Tony Fernandes, who was…

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Your November Horoscope: Careful, Things Are Not What They Seem

Posted on November 1, 2015November 10, 2015
Madame Divina

Hello from the other side. It’s your November forecast knocking on your door, promising no tricks and treating you to wholesome, practical lifestyle advice. The witching hour starts now, my…

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If Metro Manila is a ‘living experiment’ then I’m a frustrated guinea pig

PSA: Hold the government accountable for COVID-19 response

What you need to know about the Metro Manila community quarantine

‘No Window Policy’ Deemed Successful in Lessening Traffic

What If I Don’t Want to Move With My Boyfriend to Another Country?

Lino Brocka Masterpiece Opens Inauguration of Cinematheque Centre Manila

At the End of the Day, How Do Commuters Get in the Mood for Love?

Your November Horoscope: Careful, Things Are Not What They Seem

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