The world on Saturday was gripped by dramatic claims: a powerful leader captured, a nation allegedly subdued, history supposedly rewritten overnight. Images circulated. Videos went […]
Year: 2026
FACT CHECK: What We Know โ And Donโt Know โ About Reports Claiming Nicolรกs Maduro Was Captured By US Forces
Claims that Venezuelan President Nicolรกs Maduro has been seized by US forces and brought to the United States have spread rapidly online, triggering celebration among […]
EDITORIAL | The Literacy Crisis Is Not A Failure Of Filipinos โ 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 โ as if […]
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 […]
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) โ a figure […]
Mixed Fuel Price Movements Expected Next Week. Why It Matters.
Motorists may be facing another round of uneven pump price adjustments next week, as diesel prices are projected to rise while gasoline prices could remain […]
After The Fireworks: Living Faithfully In An Uncertain World
The fireworks have faded. We reheated the lechon one time too many. The calendars are new, but our routines are not. We wake up, go […]
EXPLAINER | From G2 To G1: Why Asia Should Worry About A China-Dominated World
Talk of a โG2โ โ a world led jointly by the United States and China โ has resurfaced ahead of Donald Trumpโs planned summit with […]
What To Know About The Philippine Economy In 2026
After a turbulent 2025, the Philippine economy enters 2026 at a critical crossroadsโcaught between the hope of a rebound and the risk of another year […]