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Photo by the Philippine Examiner Quarrying, also called open pit mining, is the process of extracting natural materials including sand and gravel, stones, and minerals from the earth. The quarrying industry has experienced extraordinary growth in the Philippines because...
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CW: Mention of Sexual Assault Photo: Gabriela Philippines. Written by Dimple Paz, Edited by Jovie Galit. This year’s International Day of Migrants on December 18 will be both a commemoration and a celebration in the Philippines. Filipino migrants, their families,...
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Throughout history, the Philippine government has systematically employed violence as a policy tool, targeting the poorest and most vulnerable to enforce programs that benefit big corporations, political dynasties, and foreign businesses. The victims of massacres, killings, abductions, rape, and illegal...
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Gender-based violence victims often hesitate to report incidents due to fear of stigma, discrimination, state neglect, shame, and retaliation. Societal norms dictate that women should uphold family honor and reputation, discouraging them from speaking out against abuse. On the same...
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Author: Dimple Paz, Editor: Jovie G. | Photo: The Chiristian Science Monitor Imperialism is the monopoly stage of capitalism, where dominant capitalists control industries and banks to dictate the global economy. In the Philippines, this is evident through the overwhelming...
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