The fate of major mass transport projects in the Philippines is shaped not only by engineering expertise or access to foreign financing. More fundamentally, it is determined by the quality of governance that guides these undertakings from conception to completion. The contrasting experiences of the...
At a time when wars, territorial disputes, and geopolitical rivalries are redefining the global order, the peacemaking initiative undertaken by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. during the recent 48th ASEAN Summit deserves far greater attention than it has thus far received. On the sidelines of the...
Tragic, shameless. These may aptly describe the gunfire that disrupted the halls of the Senate on May 13, depending on what political spectrum you belong to or believe in. No matter what, it further weakened public confidence in institutions entrusted with preserving order, upholding the rule of...
The Philippines finds itself navigating an increasingly difficult global environment. Even before the outbreak of war in the Middle East sent oil prices surging, the country was already grappling with slowing foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows, elevated inflation, and weakening economic...
The gunfire inside the Senate on Wednesday night should not be dismissed merely as a security breach. It was an assault on the nation’s democratic institutions and a chilling reminder of how dangerously polarized the Philippines has become. The halls of the Senate are meant to be an arena for...
The proposal of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) to dilute the General Education (GE) curriculum beginning School Year 2027–2028 has sparked serious concern among educators, parents, and industry leaders. While the intention may be to streamline academic programs and align college...
Today, as families around the world celebrate Mother 's Day, we should be reminded that behind every well-knitted family, every strong society, every faithful generation, and every hopeful future stands the quiet strength of a mother. Long before the world created ceremonies and greetings for...
Latest numbers from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) serve as a reality check for the Marcos administration, which has been promising a new economic era. The economy grew by just 2.8 percent in the first quarter of the year, a cold shower for a country recently touted as a regional leader....
Today, as the 48th ASEAN Summit formally opens in Cebu, the Philippines once again finds itself at the center of a defining regional conversation. Beneath the ceremonies, diplomatic handshakes, and carefully prepared speeches lies a deeper challenge. Can Southeast Asia move forward together amid...
The policy direction articulated by newly appointed Presidential Peace Adviser Mel Senen Sarmiento — anchored on a holistic, civilian-led approach to localized peace engagements and the total reintegration of former rebels — marks a significant recalibration in the country’s long-running...
The annual observance of Labor Day last week once again brought to the fore the urgent concerns of Filipino workers. Protesters and rallyists articulated a sweeping set of demands: a ₱36,000 monthly salary for Salary Grade 1, a ₱50,000 entry-level pay for teachers, a ₱5,000 personnel economic...
The United Arab Emirates’ decision to leave the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) may be a signal of a structural shift in how oil power will be exercised in the decades ahead. As the cartel loses one of its largest and most technically advanced producers, the implications...
