The Local Government Code of 1991 pushed for the devolution of basic services from the national government to the hands of the local government units. Healthcare is one of those services, with the promise of the establishment ...

The Filipinos have a unique way of using the term tiangge to refer to what is known as the flea markets or bazaars. A tiangge is a place where a pool of sellers creates makeshift stalls and vends a wide variety of goods ...

and can be bought with the right amount of money, the kidney organ is no exception. Because of the organ shortage, compensating donors for their organ was seen as the solution for the inadequacy. Cases of kidney trade are ...

Countless children born to poor parents are forced to bear the burden of providing financial assistance for their families. Their physical, psychological, and emotional growth are all stunted. Children drop out of school, ...

Urban poverty is a product of the shift from an agriculturally dependent economy to an industrially dependent economy. It is marked by the exodus of people from rural areas to urban areas. When this happens, population in ...

Contractualization of labor, one of the categories of flexibilization of labor, was precipitated by the process of globalization. This predominant scheme in labor relations shows two incoherent sides. On one side, it is a ...

A Labor union is an organization or association of employees that exists for collective bargaining with the employer. It is important for workers to know and protect their rights and welfare. Through this, they can request ...

Mining is the key component for the start of industrialization. It is an essential part in the development and growth of a society. Mineral resources are used by all of us in our daily lives. Without these, we would not ...

Aptly named “Sin City,” the strip along Clark Air base called Fields Avenue is the place to be  if  you’re  looking  for  “entertainment.” Aside  from  the  endless  flow  of  alcohol,  women  were considered  a  commodity  ...

Health is defined by the World Health Organization as a state of complete physical, mental and social well–being and not just the absence of disease. At present, the plight of our country hinders us to achieve the right ...