'Manosphere' should be treated as public health issue: report

Philstar - Oct 31, 2026

A new report details the health impacts of the manosphere including on men's mental health and violence against women. It also says the movement "delegitimizes" men and boys seeking help.

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'Manosphere' should be treated as public health issue: report

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Vietnam's largest airport to open on Dec. 24 with up to 366 flights a week

Vietnam's largest airport Long Thanh to open on Dec 24 with up to 366 flights a week

Southeast Asian city ranks among world's top 3 for quality of life

Chinese school dropout builds Green Goblin-style flying board and rides it across Asia's longest river

Wildfire smoke kills an estimated 3,560 in one month in Southeast Asia's largest economy

Harapan drops 'poster boy' tactic in Malacca after Johor, N Sembilan defeats

Flow chefs say One Michelin Star recognition is 'mind-blowing'

NLEX readies counterflow as Undas traffic builds

Solon seeks sustainable tourism development at 4 Albay sites

LIVE UPDATES: Undas 2026 (Oct. 31, 2026)

New BARMM chief minister offers reconciliation, vows to serve all

China helps dismantle major meth trafficking network in Southeast Asia

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