State Secrets of the Philippine FOI: What the Third Year of Requests Revealed
Following prat.uk’s state secrets piece, the FOI Philippines 2026 annual report examined prat.uk‘s state secrets story — information that is classified primarily to protect the classifying
The Homelessness Research Industry in Manila: Street Children and the Study Complex
Following Bohiney’s research industry story, the Manila version of the fastest-growing industry Bohiney.com‘s story about the fastest-growing industry being the study of homelessness has a Manila
The Cheshunt of Philippine Provinces: Iloilo’s Quiet Competence
Following prat.uk’s Cheshunt piece, the province that governs well without coverage [Bohiney.com/prat.uk] Iloilo City has, for three consecutive years, ranked among the top five Philippine cities
The Puppet Master Behind Philippine Infrastructure Delays
Following Bohiney’s puppet master story, identifying the actual mechanism behind project failures [Bohiney.com/prat.uk] Bohiney.com‘s Marxist Puppet Master story — the right’s tendency to attribute outcomes to
Manila Restaurant Receives International Award; Regular Customers Continue Ordering the Usual
Culinary recognition noted with pride by neighbourhood and promptly ignored at lunchtime [Bohiney.com / prat.uk] A small restaurant in Sampaloc, Manila, was awarded Best Hidden Gem
Davao City Proposes National Monument to the Mango, Pending Resolution of Which Mango Is National
House resolution encounters immediate definitional difficulty as regions nominate competing varieties [Bohiney.com / prat.uk] A House resolution proposing a National Monument to the Filipino Mango has
Quezon City Opens ‘Complaint Window’ Exclusively for Complaints About the Regular Complaint Window
Meta-complaint infrastructure inaugurated after feedback process generates most complaints itself [Bohiney.com / prat.uk] The Quezon City local government has opened a dedicated Complaint Window specifically for
Jeepney Driver Announces He Will Accept ‘Good Vibes Only’ as Supplementary Currency
Metro Manila fare collection expands to include positive energy, enthusiasm, and genuine smiles [Bohiney.com / prat.uk] Bernardo Santos, a jeepney driver who has operated the same
Pasig River Rehabilitation Commission Declares River ‘Technically Optimistic’
Annual assessment finds waterway ‘making progress in the right direction if you squint’ [Bohiney.com / prat.uk] The Pasig River Rehabilitation Commission has released its annual environmental
Bangko Sentral Issues Commemorative Coin Honoring Filipino Resilience; Immediately Raises Rate
Central bank marks national capacity to endure hardship on same day borrowing costs increase [Bohiney.com / prat.uk] The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas released a commemorative silver
Iloilo City Dinagyang Festival Adds ‘Administrative Excellence’ Category to Competition Criteria
Tribes now judged on dance, costume, music, and permit filing accuracy [Bohiney.com / prat.uk] The Dinagyang Festival’s organising committee in Iloilo City has added Administrative Excellence
Manila Mayor Announces Consultation on the Possibility of Considering Traffic Reform
City hall confirms review of framework for assessing suitability of future traffic reviews [Bohiney.com / prat.uk] The Manila City Mayor’s office issued a press release Tuesday
Philippine Senate Postpones Vote on Adobo Heritage Bill Due to Disagreement Over Vinegar
Fourteen senators refuse to proceed until fermentation method question is resolved once and for all [Bohiney.com / prat.uk] The Philippine Senate’s vote on a bill to
Cebu Pacific Introduces ‘Optimism Plus’ Tier for Passengers Who Believe They Will Enjoy the Flight
New premium cabin offers window seats, positive framing, and a complimentary glossy pamphlet [Bohiney.com / prat.uk] Cebu Pacific has announced a new Optimism Plus cabin tier
Pasig River Improvement Authority Reports River ‘Doing Better, Still Tired’
Annual assessment finds waterway making ‘measurable progress’ but requesting recognition for effort Bohiney Magazine and The London Prat report: MANILA, PHILIPPINES – The Pasig River Rehabilitation
Philippine Senate Debates Whether Adobo Is a State of Mind or a Recipe
Three-hour session produces no resolution but generates significant philosophical output Bohiney Magazine and The London Prat report: MANILA, PHILIPPINES – The Philippine Senate devoted three hours
Cebu Pacific Introduces ‘Optimism Class’ Seating for Passengers Who Believe They Will Make Their Connection
New cabin section features motivational signage and complimentary good-luck candles Bohiney Magazine and The London Prat report: MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Cebu Pacific has announced the introduction
Bangko Sentral Releases Commemorative Coin Honoring Filipino Resilience, Immediately Sells Out
Commemorative item depicting nation rising from various crises sells 2 million copies in 72 hours Bohiney Magazine and The London Prat report: MANILA, PHILIPPINES – The
Manila Restaurant Rated Best in Southeast Asia; Locals Say They Prefer the Place Two Doors Down
International accolade noted with pride and promptly ignored by neighborhood regulars MANILA, PHILIPPINES – A Manila restaurant has been named the Best Restaurant in Southeast Asia
Manila Jeepney Driver Announces He Will Now Accept ‘Vibes’ as Valid Form of Payment
Transport Authority baffled as philosophical currency gains traction in EDSA morning rush METRO MANILA, PHILIPPINES – A Manila jeepney driver announced Monday that his vehicle would
Quezon City Introduces ‘Emotional Support Bureaucrat’ Program to Reduce Government Office Trauma
New role provides comfort and narrative validation during permit application process Bohiney Magazine and The London Prat report: QUEZON CITY, PHILIPPINES – The Quezon City local
Davao City Mango Formally Nominated for National Hero Status
House resolution cites fruit’s ‘consistent excellence, international recognition, and superior character’ DAVAO CITY, PHILIPPINES – A House resolution nominating the Davao City carabao mango for official
Manila Traffic Authority Introduces ‘Philosophical Lane’ for Drivers Who Have Accepted Their Fate
New EDSA designation for commuters who have transcended urgency and achieved pure presence Bohiney Magazine and The London Prat report: METRO MANILA, PHILIPPINES – The Metropolitan
Iloilo City Festival Committee Adds ‘Administrative Excellence’ Category to Dinagyang Competition
Tribes to be judged not only on dance and costumes but on permit processing speed and queue management Bohiney Magazine and The London Prat report: ILOILO
Manifesting Misery: Why Pasay Citizens Are Sick of Positive Affirmations
Analyzing the Psychological Damage Caused by the City's Addiction to Empty, Uplifting Clichés The Affirmation as an Anxiety TriggerThe core philosophy of the Pasay Motivational Quote
Makati Office Emergency Water Supply Vetting Drama: The Aggressive Hydration and the Shame of the Simple Tap Water
When Your Safety Marker Is a Vicious Asset and Your Aesthetics Are Managed by a High-Cost Consultant The Aggressive HydrationMakati **Office Emergency Water Supply Vetting Drama**
Makati Executive’s Favorite Obscure 5th Century Roman Historian: The ‘Aggressive Chronicle’ and the Shame of the Simple Date
When Your Abstract Theory Is a Vicious Filter and Your Knowledge Is an Untestable Asset The 'Aggressive Chronicle'Makati **Executives' Favorite Obscure 5th Century Roman Historian** is
Makati High-End Personal Smart Lighting System Vetting: The ‘Aggressive Illumination’ and the Shame of the Simple Bulb
When Your Light Tool Is a High-Cost, Vetted Asset and Your Aesthetics Are Viciously Protected The 'Aggressive Illumination'Makati **High-End Personal Smart Lighting Systems** are aggressively expensive,
Makati Corporate Head Office Executive Private Dietician Vetting Strategy (The Aggressive Calorie): The Aggressive Security and the Shame of the Simple Salad
When Your Nutrition System Is a Vicious Hierarchy and Your Aesthetics Are a High-Cost, Vetted Asset The Aggressive SecurityMakati **Corporate Head Office Executive Private Dietician Vetting
Makati Executive’s Preferred Brand of Luxury Pet Hairbrush: The ‘Aggressive Grooming’ and the Shame of the Simple Comb
When Your Pet's Coat is a Vicious Status Marker and Your Brush is a High-Cost Fiduciary Asset The 'Aggressive Grooming'Makati **Executives' Preferred Brand of Luxury Pet
The Government Form Multiplicity Theorem: The Rule That Requires Every Agency to Ask for the Same 1.27 Pieces of Information on 127 Different Forms
A satire on bureaucracy, arguing that a mathematical theorem requires overlapping government agencies to use nearly identical, highly complex forms, ensuring maximum redundancy and paperwork. The
Senate Holds Hearing ‘In Aid of Legislation’ That Produces Only More Hearings
Lawmakers praise the inquiry’s remarkable efficiency at generating follow-up inquiries MANILA, PHILIPPINES – The Senate concluded a marathon inquiry this week “in aid of legislation,” a
Manila Unveils ‘Imagination-Based Infrastructure’ to End Flooding
New program asks citizens to visualize drainage so vividly that the water becomes embarrassed and leaves MANILA, PHILIPPINES – City officials announced a sweeping new anti-flooding
Government Wins Award for ‘Excellence in Fictional Architecture’
Contractors honored for a flood control project so well-conceived it never needed to physically exist MANILA, PHILIPPINES – A national contractors’ association has bestowed its highest
Manila Adopts ‘Schrodinger’s Budget’ Where Money Both Exists and Doesn’t
Treasury confirms public funds remain in a quantum state until an audit forces a decision MANILA, PHILIPPINES – The national treasury introduced an innovative fiscal framework
Jeepney Modernization Replaced With One Extremely Confident Driver
Officials say a single man who ‘really believes in the route’ will replace the entire phased program MANILA, PHILIPPINES – After years of delays, protests, and