Commentary: Upholding Integrity in Marawi’s Elections Is Non-Negotiable
In a democracy, trust is everything. And nowhere is that trust more critical than in the conduct of elections — the sacred process where citizens choose who will lead them.…
The True Cost of Democracy in Bangsamoro: Between Ballots, Bloodshed, and Breakthroughs
As the rest of the Philippines casts votes this May in what many consider routine national and local elections, the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) faces a far…
EDITORIAL: The Real National Emergency is Not Hunger—It’s Ignorance
The latest data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) is nothing short of alarming: over 18 million junior high school graduates in the Philippines are now considered functionally illiterate. These…
Editorial: A Ballooning Budget Deficit and a Hungry Nation—Where Is the Change?
The Philippine government’s budget deficit surged by 76% in the first quarter of 2025, ballooning to ₱479 billion. This is not just a number—this is money spent supposedly in our…
Editorial: P20 Rice Program – Fulfillment of a Promise or Election Season Gimmick?
The recent launching of the P20 per kilo rice program in the Visayas, specifically in Region 7, is being touted by the administration as the fulfillment of a campaign promise…
The Power of Words: What Governor Unabia’s Remarks Mean for Unity in Mindanao
In the politically charged landscape of Misamis Oriental’s First District, a firestorm has erupted—not just over a few ill-chosen words, but over the deep-seated importance of language, respect, and leadership.…
Breaking Barriers: The Struggle and Strength of Bangsamoro Women on International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day (IWD), observed annually on March 8, is a global celebration of women’s social, economic, cultural, and political achievements, as well as a call to action for accelerating…
The BARMM Fund Investigation: Balancing Autonomy, Oversight, and Accountability
The ongoing investigation by the House of Representatives into the use of funds by the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has sparked a debate on jurisdiction, governance, and…
Editorial: Cotabato City Shootings Highlight Gaps in Election Gun Ban Enforcement
The recent spate of shootings in Cotabato City raises alarming questions about security, particularly given that these incidents occurred during the election gun ban. The gun ban, which is intended…
Bangsamoro’s Descent into Chaos: Guns, Bloodshed, and the Myth of Peace
Days after Climate Conflict Action (CCA) launched its report on violent incidents in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) for 2024, the Philippine National Police (PNP) in the…