Why the “Oust and Replace” Reflex Is Breaking Philippine Democracy
Has it become a template? Every time the country hits a governance snag—corruption scandals, policy…
Author: Antonio Manaytay
Antonio Manaytay is a journalist, editor, and pastor reporting for Rappler and leading the Daily Sun Chronicle. A 2024 Klima Fellow, he covers climate, governance, and grassroots resilience in the Zamboanga Peninsula.
Public Duty vs. Personal Interest — Why PH Governance Keeps Failing the Ethics Test
Public office is supposed to be a public trust. Yet in practice, in the Philippines,…
Are People Dying Younger? The Uneven Crisis Behind A Troubling Global Trend
Is the age of people dying getting younger? It’s a question that surfaces often —…
ANALYSIS: Food Security Time Bomb As Philippine Farmland Disappears
The Philippines is losing its farmland at a pace and scale that now threatens the…
Why Transparency Reforms In DPWH, DA Won’t Work Without Empowered Citizens
The Department of Agriculture’s plan to launch FMR Watch, an online platform for monitoring farm-to-market…
PCEC Backs ‘Trillion Peso Assembly,’ Urges Marcos To Certify Anti-Corruption Bills
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Council of Evangelical Churches (PCEC), the country’s largest network of…
DOJ rejects Roque’s asylum claim: Why non-refoulement doesn’t apply
Manila, Philippines – Former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque’s attempt to frame his situation as one…
Zamboanga sardine makers freeze prices amid rising costs, warn of possible supply impact
ZAMBOANGA CITY — Sardine manufacturers in Zamboanga, the country’s canned sardine capital, have agreed to…
Opinion | Resist the Circus, Confront the Corruption
The latest public quarrels between the Marcoses and the Dutertes—complete with insults, reconciliations, and behind-the-scenes…
BIR’s Audit Freeze Exposes Deeper Crisis: Can the Agency Clean Up Its Own Ranks?
MANILA, Philippines – When the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) abruptly suspended all field audit…
AI Is Eating Jobs — But It’s Also Creating New Ones
Artificial intelligence isn’t just a buzzword anymore — it’s a full-blown societal disruptor. Thanks to…
The Perils of a “Peace” That Penalizes the Weak — Trump’s 28-Point Peace Plan and the Lessons for Small States
The recently revealed 28-point peace plan, reportedly backed by Donald Trump, for ending the war…