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A survey conducted by Transparency International saw 19% of Filipino respondents admit that they paid bribes just to access public services within the last year.

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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. secured several defense deals and investment pledges during his visit to Australia, but not everyone in the land down under was happy to see him.

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How do government assistance programs from national government agencies actively maintain patronage politics? In this episode, we talk about how politicians access funds for these programs and take advantage of Filipinos’ culture of utang na loob.

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The term IUU – illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing – does little to communicate the gravity and complexity of the problem. A maritime expert walks us through it.

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In this episode, we hear from young Filipinas who have come face to face with climate disaster – and are looking to bring solutions home as renewable energy engineers.

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Security experts say the international community must show up for Myanmar's pro-democracy forces at this crucial moment.

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Delia Albert, the Philippines’ first and only female foreign secretary, reflects on our success at advancing women’s rights and how much further we have to go.

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Experts, officials, and journalists agree that the Marcos administration must do more to combat China's influence operations in the Philippines. But what does that look like?

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The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources reports damage in Bajo de Masinloc, possibly due to cyanide fishing by Chinese fishermen. This raises concerns about China's aggression among Filipinos anew.

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Senate recently passed the bill providing for a P100 hike in the daily minimum wage. Congress has proposed increases of P150 to P300. In this episode, advocates answer questions about its effect on inflation, business, and households.

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