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October 23, 2023October 23, 2023Politics

Why you should vote in the Oct. 30 barangay elections

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The barangay is the smallest political unit in the Philippines. But for Filipinos, the barangay represents more than just a government identity. It is also the smallest territorial unit that embodies a community.  These two “faces” of the barangay—being both a local government and a community—give it a distinct significance in Philippine democracy, said Michael...

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July 26, 2023September 2, 2023Economy

In Hong Kong, gov’t falls short of protecting Filipino workers from debt burden

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This report on OFWs debt burden is being republished with PCIJ’s permission. —Ed. (Last of two parts) Many Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Hong Kong are hounded by their lenders from the Philippines, who even hire debt collectors to threaten and harass their employers. The Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism (PCIJ) found that Hong Kong...

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July 25, 2023September 1, 2023Economy

Overseas Filipino workers are harassed, even jailed, for loans they’re forced to make to get jobs abroad

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This report is being republished with PCIJ’s permission. —Ed. (First of two parts) In 2022, “Jessica” tried to apply for a local job and went to a police station to request a clearance certifying she has no criminal record. But she was arrested and thrown in jail right then and there. She had no idea...