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After surviving lockdowns, small food businesses grapple with high commodity prices

After surviving lockdowns, small food businesses grapple with high commodity prices

  AS EARLY as 4 a.m., street food vendor Noel Mandani goes to Divisoria to buy raw mangoes and sweet corn, products he sells along Dapitan street. For the past 15 years, it has become his routine to wake up early, prepare his goods and sell until the afternoon. He…
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VLOG POPULI: Preserving Philippine Cultural Heritage

VLOG POPULI: Preserving Philippine Cultural Heritage

The fire that razed the iconic Manila Central Post Office has fueled discussions about the importance of preserving important buildings and historic sites in the country. As threats to heritage sites like accidents and negligence persist, The Flame asks: How can a financially-challenged government strike a balance between providing the…
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