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EXCLUSIVE (PART 1) : UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL WITH ASEC. MARGAUX “MOCHA” USON

August 11, 2018

Assistant Secretary Margaux “Mocha” Uson is no stranger to controversy. Her recent video with blogger Drew Olivar on the proposed change to federalism has sparked bitter criticism even from her colleagues and allies in the administration because of its packaging.

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FOCAP Forum with MILF Chairman Murad Ebrahim: “What Now and Where To?”

August 9, 2018

Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) Chairman Murad Ebrahim answers questions on the the recently signed Bangsamoro Organic Law during a forum with the Foreign Correspondents Association of the Philippines last July 24, 2018 in Makati City. During the forum, it

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In and Out of SONA 2018

August 2, 2018

Some of the highlights of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) last January 23, 2018 at the Batasang Pambansa. Also shown are scenes from the protest rally held by thousands of protesters along a stretch of

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Bangsamoro Autonomy bill hurdles Congress bicam committee

July 26, 2018

The bicameral committee of Congress approved the Bangsamoro autonomy bill after marathon hearings in time for the opening of the 3rd State of the Nation Address of President Rodrigo Duterte on July 23,2018. The proposed law gives greater autonomy to

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EXCLUSIVE: Scarborough (Panatag) Shoal Fishermen’s Tales

July 26, 2018

A Manila Shimbun team joined a group of fishermen from Infanta, Pangasinan who journeyed to Scarborough (Panatag) shoal in April, 2017. The team stayed with them for five days before returning via Subic, Zambales. This feature focuses on interviews with

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Some answers to questions on working as a housekeeper in Japan

June 16, 2018

A successful applicant and a Magsaysay Global executive answers some of frequently asked questions about what it takes to apply and be hired as a professional housekeeper in Japan.

World Bank hopeful 22 million Filipinos can be lifted out of poverty

June 11, 2018

The World Bank releases its latest report on the poverty situation in the Philippines: Making Growth Work for the Poor. While it noted that more families have been lifted out of poverty, as of 2015, one fifth of the population

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More Filipino housekeepers leave, bound for Japan

June 4, 2018

A third batch of 25 Filipino housekeepers left for Tokyo last Saturday while a bigger group of 370 signed employment contracts for deployment to three prefectures in Japan. The housekeepers were recruited by Global Magsaysay, which has contracts with three

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