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X Marks The Spot

West Philippine Sea is Now on Google Maps. Historians Aren’t Thrilled

The West Philippine Sea’s debut on Google Maps may be cause for celebration, but historians doubt that its international recognition means anything for China

By Pie Gonzaga
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Made in China

TikTok Videos Expose Costs of Luxury Goods Amid US-China Tariff War

Amidst the ongoing trade war and the United States’ hefty tariffs, videos exposing production costs of American brands made in China are going viral

By Pie Gonzaga
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Brutal Race

WTF is Happening in the Pasig Elections?

In Pasig City, the local elections are brutal, with smear campaigns and allegations of neglect of duty and fraud

By Pie Gonzaga
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Sin Tax

Advocates Push for Universal Healthcare to Protect Young Filipinos

A group of health advocates says universal healthcare can save Filipino adolescents as smoking and drinking become bigger hazards for them

By Pie Gonzaga
Fly on the Wall

How to Cover Philippine Politics, According to a Former BBC Correspondent

Howard Johnson recounts his experience as a BBC foreign correspondent, and how he embraced the craziness of Philippine politics

By Howard Johnson
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