Op-Ed: Davao City’s Economic Ascent Is a Triumph of People and Purpose
Davao City’s rise as the fifth largest economy among the Philippines’ Highly Urbanized Cities (HUCs) is more than just a statistic. It is a declaration — a powerful testament to…
OPINION: Hunger Rises in Mindanao—What Went Wrong with Government Aid?
When the government says it’s doing everything it can to help the poor, one would expect the numbers to reflect that effort. But the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey…
OPINION | “Mining Responsibly?” The Myth of Corporate Altruism in Tampakan
Over and over again, we hear the same polished claims from mining companies: “We are mining responsibly.” It’s a phrase that has become a mantra in corporate press releases, flashy…
Cotabato City at 66: The Beating Heart of the Bangsamoro
Published: June 21, 2025 Cotabato City, the political and symbolic heart of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), marked its 66th founding anniversary yesterday, June 20. More than…
OPINION: A Rift in the Ranks? Macacua’s Challenge to Iqbal and the Future of BARMM Unity
In a surprising and politically loaded development, Interim Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua has publicly challenged fellow Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) stalwart and Education Minister Mohagher Iqbal to name those…
OPINION: Beyond Evacuation – Is the Philippines Ready for the Fallout of the Israel-Iran Conflict?
As tensions between Israel and Iran reach dangerous heights, the world holds its breath. What began as a regional standoff now threatens to erupt into a full-blown war that could…
OPINION | Father’s Day Reflection: Is the Father of the Nation Losing His Grip on the Household?
As the world celebrates Father’s Day, we turn to reflect not only on the fathers in our homes but also on the symbolic “father” of our nation—the President. In the…
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 social media posts drenched in nationalist pride. But amid the…
Op-Ed: From Moral to Immoral Governance? Bangsamoro Must Confront Corruption Head-On
The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) was born from decades of struggle—against marginalization, against injustice, and for the right to self-determination. It was carved out of blood, sacrifice,…
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 to mainstream media, from civil society groups to religious institutions…