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Explanatory journalism, contextual reporting, humor, and infographics. We break big stories so you stay ahead. Subsidiaries: @journ_AE, @factcheckPH_AE
Republic of the Philippines
Joined April 2016
CONGRESSMAN ASSAULTS SPORTS OFFICIAL ON CAMERA OVER ATHLETE SELECTION Politicians in sports federations don’t serve athletes, they serve their districts. Cross them and you get budget threats. Stand firm and you get assaulted. Read more: https://t.co/Q3kcOSAEMg
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HOW CIELO MAGNO HELPED RECOVER ₱60B STOLEN FROM PHILHEALTH Former DOF Undersecretary Cielo Magno didn’t just file a petition—she fought in court, on the streets, and online to stop the admin from treating healthcare funds like spare change. Read more: https://t.co/zHCD6tDkTE
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DEAD SEATS, LIVING POWER When three congressmen died, Martin Romualdez collected their seats. The law mandates special elections but political power rewrites the rules. A caretaker wields unchecked authority while voters wait. Read more: https://t.co/inbFXjJCf7
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A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IN PLAIN SIGHT PAGCOR Chair Tengco divested from Nationstar Construction in 2022. But his children now own the company. When family ties replace merit in public bidding, divestment becomes just another loophole. Read more: https://t.co/Vzs8kCbxjT
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LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON Billions in questionable flood control deals. When your surname is Marcos or Duterte, transparency is optional and rules are flexible. This is your government. These are your billions. You’re not allowed to ask questions. Read: https://t.co/ZVNPeDM5Mq
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TAX ENFORCEMENT TURNED EXTORTION From DPWH flood control scams to BIR audit extortion — corruption in the administration keeps finding new forms. The LOA scandal exposes how even routine enforcement can be hijacked for profit. See how: https://t.co/bOWAF7UGA4
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10 SHOWS PINOY WILL FINALLY BINGE From Friends to Harry Potter, Game of Thrones to Studio Ghibli —lahat nasa iisang platform na lang. The deal won’t close until 2027 but here's what Filipino audiences can expect if the deal pushes through: https://t.co/KK8luIeO3a
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WALANG KULAY ANG PAKIKIBAKA Sa panahong binabaha tayo ng korapsyon, color wars are a distraction. Kapag inuuna ang kulay, nakalilimutan ang tao. Walang kulay ang laban dahil iisa ang ating pinaglalaban: ang taumbayan laban sa katiwalian. Sundan dito: https://t.co/0TjrpZdhfO
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A NEW PORK IN TOWN The Supreme Court killed pork barrel in 2013. But it just got rebranded. Meet “allocables," the new system that’s bigger, harder to detect and controlled by those in power. See here: https://t.co/2W8BppFmEh
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WHY EVERYONE'S DOING PILATES NOW Pilates just claimed the #1 workout spot for the second year running, with bookings up to 84%. From reformer studios to TikTok feeds, it's more than a trend. It's a mind-body movement Gen Z can't quit. Here's why: https://t.co/kIzKxrIq7f
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MERIT OVER CONNECTIONS DPWH promoted a 36-year-old cadet engineering program graduate to OIC undersecretary and hired a newly licensed civil engineer recently. While other agencies reward political debt with appointments, DPWH is proving merit can open doors at entry level.
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