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Compared to the state-run Government Service Insurance System or GSIS, which provides qualified members up to 80 percent of their average monthly salary in monthly pension, its private sector counterpart, the SSS or Social Security System, offers a lean pension barely enough to cover maintenance medication.
Fighting fake news in the media | Inquirer Opinion
Sep 5, 2024 · Truth] is not always the most viral, but it remains to be the best story to tell.” This statement, by GMA Network chair Felipe Gozon, sums up the vision of a landmark coalition of major media organizations and academic institutions launched last week, to combat fake news and disinformation as the 2025 midterm elections draw closer.
A bridge too far—and frail - Inquirer.net
Corruption, payoffs. According to the think tank Reid Foundation, corruption eats up to 35 percent of a construction firm’s budget for infrastructure projects to pay off government officials and employees and prevent them from causing any further delays.
Exiting FATF’s ‘gray list’ - Inquirer.net
Dec 9, 2024 · Substantial progress. The Philippines has actually made substantial progress in complying with the FATF requirements. In 2021, the country remained on the gray list over regulatory supervision of gambling operations, weaknesses in the implementation of targeted financial sanctions, and delays in the implementation of the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020.
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Why Filipinos vote the way they do | Inquirer Opinion
May 1, 2022 · While a good number of thoughtful Filipinos believe that the May 2022 presidential election is a watershed moment for our country and for generations to come — one that demands the most careful reflection about the kind of nation we want to be — this is not necessarily how the majority of voters think about this election, or other elections for that matter.
‘Kapwa,’ ‘hiya,’ and the search for Filipino identity
Sep 18, 2024 · In addition to external influences, internal factors such as social class, education, and economic status also shape Filipino identity. For example, individuals from different socioeconomic backgrounds may have different perspectives on what it means to be Filipino, based on their lived experiences and opportunities.
The flaws of Philippine democracy - Inquirer.net
Feb 22, 2024 · Our electoral process, political participation, and civil liberties are worth scrutinizing. But today’s column will zero in on the two categories that are weighing the Philippines down: a miserable 4.64 score for the functioning of government and an equally regrettable 4.38 score in the political culture indicator.
Transforming PH’s political landscape | Inquirer Opinion
Jul 16, 2024 · Political parties must embrace their responsibility to create a transformative political landscape. By investing in research, fostering intellectual discourse, and developing comprehensive policy platforms, they can empower themselves and the nation to navigate turbulent times and build a more prosperous, equitable, and sustainable future.