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Corruption in the Philippines is a deep-rooted problem that permeates within the very fabric of the Filipino society. It harms governance, economic growth, and...

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There's so much debate about overpopulation in the Philippines. From census to population projection models, is the country ripe for population control? Or is...

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The Philippines has the world’s 73rd freest economy as of the 2022 Index of Economic Freedom ranking among 178 countries. But despite the improved...

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