Should the Philippines Ban TikTok? A Discussion on Social Costs and National Security

The recent discussion regarding a potential TikTok ban in the Philippines has sparked a debate on balancing national security concerns with the significant economic and social impact of social media platforms. The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) suggests the Philippines, like the US, could ban platforms like TikTok, citing the capability to implement…

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Fuel Price Hikes on Christmas Eve – A Grinch-Like Surprise?

Just a day before Christmas, Filipinos are facing a disheartening surprise: another round of fuel price increases. Oil companies have announced significant hikes effective December 24th, adding to the already considerable burden on consumers. Shell Pilipinas, for example, is implementing increases of ₱0.50 per liter for gasoline, ₱0.75 per liter for kerosene, and a substantial…

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