Trump’s Re-Election: A Wake-Up Call for New Democratic Approaches
Donald Trump's foreign policy could undergo dramatic changes, focusing on "America First" ideas such as non-interventionism and protectionism. His intentions...
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Social Media Algorithms and the Importance of Informed Voting
The BBC invented "Gabriela," a fictional voter, to investigate how social media sites use algorithms to influence political beliefs. Gabriela's...
Breaking Free from the Google Echo Chamber: The Need for Diverse Perspectives in Search
Google's search engine frequently tailors results based on the language of users' queries, which can perpetuate confirmation bias by returning...
Philippines’ National ID Push: Are Data Security Risks Being Overlooked?
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), with assistance from the World Bank, recently hosted a workshop to assess the impact of...
Taiwan’s Right to Self-Defense
The United States approved a $2 billion arms sale to Taiwan to bolster the island's defenses amid increasing Chinese military...
Lessons from COVID-19 Compliance in Disaster Response in the Philippines
Families in high-risk areas of Antique province are being advised to evacuate preemptively due to Typhoon Leon's expected heavy rains....
When Science Betrays Trust
The article discusses the pervasive issue of scientific fraud, highlighting that an estimated one in seven scientific papers may involve...
Billions in Mismanaged Climate Funds Raise Questions on Accountability and Transparency
According to an Oxfam investigation, the World Bank mismanaged at least $24 billion in climate change money due to poor...
AI Advancement vs. Net-Zero Goals: The Environmental Paradox of Tech Leaders
Generative AI is rapidly transforming various sectors, but its significant electricity and water consumption raises environmental concerns. In 2023, Microsoft...
Israel’s Escalating Military Campaign in Iran Spurs Regional Instability
Israel launched a large-scale bombardment on Iran, reportedly comprising 140 planes targeting military targets, in retaliation for Iran's missile barrage...