Filipinos, particularly in the provinces, continue to fall prey to sweet-talking swindlers, with victims of recent pyramiding scams losing billions of pesos of their hard-earned money, according to reports. The pandemic may have exacerbated this problem, as massive job and income losses have led many unscrupulous individuals to take advantage of ordinary citizens’ desire to earn in other ways and make money fast. Last month, at least 300 residents in Bohol province sought the help of
The season for political campaigns is upon us, and political colors are everywhere. It’s become increasingly clear that the stakes are high, with the elections poised to decide the fate of several political dynasties at once. It could be the magnifying effect of social media or the paid numbers that go into engagements for political posts, but it seems like a tense, polarizing battle all around that has taken on a soaring, good-versus-evil quality. It is also a time when many look to frontliners, who see firsthand the worst of the pandemic, for their political bets. I’ve made much ado about
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