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…
Barangays in the Spotlight: 2025 Galing Pook Awards Now Open for Entries
In a bold move to highlight the crucial role of barangays in nation-building, the Galing Pook Foundation, in partnership with SM Prime Holdings, Inc. and the Department of the Interior…
OPINION: The U.S. Strike on Iran’s Nuclear Sites Could Spark a Crisis Far Beyond the Middle East — Are We Ready?
In a dramatic escalation that may change the trajectory of global geopolitics, the United States launched strikes today on three nuclear-related sites in Iran. The Pentagon claimed these targets were…
Op-Ed: A Coconut Dream or a Punch in the Sky? Why the 100 Million Tree Plan Needs Land Use Reform First
The Department of Agriculture’s ambitious plan to plant 100 million coconut trees by 2028 sounds impressive on paper. Headlines like “Coconut Comeback: Philippines to Plant 50 Million Trees in 2026…
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…
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…
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 mix-up in a coffee cup name could spark a dramatic…
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 stirred both celebration and condemnation. A graduate of the Philippine…