Day: January 3, 2026
EDITORIAL | The Literacy Crisis Is Not A Failure Of Filipinos — It Is A Failure Of Policy
When the state says 24 million Filipinos are functionally illiterate, the most dangerous response is to treat this as a personal shortcoming — as if millions simply failed to try hard enough. They did not. This crisis is not the result of laziness, poor parenting, or a lack of “values.” It is the outcome of
EXPLAINER | Beyond Taiwan: Other Global Flashpoints That Could Spark A Wider War In 2026
When analysts warn about the risk of a third world war, Taiwan often dominates the conversation. But focusing on one hotspot misses a bigger, more dangerous picture. As 2026 unfolds, multiple conflict zones—many already active—carry the risk of escalation that could draw in major powers, trigger alliance obligations, and destabilize the global system. Here’s what
24 Million Filipinos Are Functionally Illiterate: What The Numbers Mean And Why It Matters
More than 24 million Filipinos aged 10 to 64 are functionally illiterate, according to the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) — a figure that exposes deep, long-standing problems in the country’s education, health, and social protection systems At the same time, millions of children — especially those with disabilities — remain unserved by
