High-stakes gambling invades private schools
Our latest offering is a two-part report on widespread gambling in private high schools and colleges. The phenomenon has raised concern among school administrators, parents, and anti-crime groups. The...
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Last of two parts AS OFFICIALS of private high schools and colleges across Metro Manila grapple with the growing problem of sports gambling among their students, one mother has tried to take comfort in...
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Shame and scandal in the family
CONTROVERSIAL FAMILY. The Arroyo couple hears mass with their children (from extreme left) Dato, Mikey, and Luli. [photos courtesy of Malaya] FROM overpriced highways to secret bank accounts, to...
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Grassroots game
Jueteng scandals have rocked two Philippine presidents, Joseph Estrada and Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. [photo credits: Ey Acasio/Manila Standard Today] JUETENG has deep roots in Philippine village life....
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Reporting under the gun
FEARING FOR HER LIFE. Journalist Mei Magsino-Lubis is on the run, fleeing threats from the most powerful man in her province. MELINDA ‘MEI’ Magsino-Lubis yearns for many things: her flower and herb...
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Who is Armando Sanchez?
CONTROVERSIAL GOVERNOR. Armando Sanchez has been linked to jueteng by his political opponents and by the Batangas clergy. BATANGAS GOVERNOR Armando Sanchez says journalist Mei Magsino-Lubis is “lying...
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Isabela’s non-dynasty detour
DYNASTY SLAYER. Grace Padaca has since realized that winning against Faustino Dy Jr. in 2004 was the easiest part of being Isabela governor. [photo by Isa Lorenzo ILAGAN, ISABELA — When Maria Gracia...
View ArticleGambling nation
In this issue: Time for change A ‘feel-good’ only economy? Surviving sans a financial safety net Beware of those false profits Game on–or off? Video: Gambling nation Crossborder Even in Singapore,...
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