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Photojournalist Butch Uka’s incredible conquest of his diabetes

By Leonardo Micua The Sunday Punch’s photojournalist, Butch Uka, visited me at my house on December 30, riding his motorcycle after covering two successive fires...

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‘Uy jackpot!’ the Filipino culture of betting

By Matthew Go In recent news, a Filipino won over PhP 54 million in a lottery draw, once again highlighting the deep-seated relationship between Filipinos...

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Revisiting 4Ps to combat child stunting

By Matthew Go The Filipino government's flagship social assistance program, the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), has long been hailed as a cornerstone of poverty...

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Missing billions: the Bicol flood control question

By Michelle Ducut The PhP 61 billion flood control project for the Bicol Region has recently gained renewed attention due to growing concerns over its...

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The spirit of community: bayanihan in the aftermath of typhoon kristine

By Michelle Ducut As Typhoon Kristine ravaged parts of the Philippines, particularly the Bicol Region, the overwhelming sense of community that emerged in the face...