OPINION | RA 12214: A Tax Reform That Punishes the Filipino Saver
When we talk about the future, many Filipinos envision security—money set aside for retirement, education for their children, a small…
Op-Ed: The Nation Is Bleeding Through Its Wallet — The Rise of Online Gambling Is a Moral and Social Crisis
In the quiet corners of Philippine homes, behind the glow of cheap smartphones and the hum of internet data promos,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
COMMENTARY | Justice for All? Weighing the Padilla Bill to Lower the Age of Criminal Responsibility
The debate over lowering the minimum age of criminal responsibility in the Philippines has resurfaced with the filing of a…