127 Years of “Independence”—But Are We Really Free?
This June 12, the Philippines marks its 127th Independence Day. There will be flag-raising ceremonies, military parades, patriotic songs, and…
Beyond the Bandwagon: The Impeachment of Sara Duterte and the Deafening Silence on Other National Crises
Today, almost everyone has jumped on the bandwagon calling for the swift impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte. From lawmakers…
Op-Ed: What Happened to Grace and Understanding? A Coffee Cup Tantrum Says a Lot About Today’s Attitudes
In a world filled with real problems—poverty, conflict, climate change, and daily survival for many—it’s hard to believe that a…
OPINION | Torre’s Tightrope: Can the New PNP Chief Earn the People’s Trust?
The appointment of Police General Nicolas D. Torre III as the new Chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) has…
Op-Ed: “Love the Philippines?” Tourists Seem to Be Saying Otherwise
By all accounts, 2025 was supposed to be a banner year for Philippine tourism. The Department of Tourism (DoT) set…
OPINION: Monkeypox in Mindanao—Are We Truly Ready This Time?
Monkeypox is no longer a distant threat. With 30 confirmed cases and 26 suspected across the country—including a worrisome concentration…
OP-ED: The Great Filipino Pintakasi: When Politics Becomes a Battlefield of Revenge
In Philippine politics, the word “pintakasi” has taken on a new and disturbing dimension. Traditionally used to describe a cockfight…