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…
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OPINION: A GOVERNMENT IN CONSTANT MOTION — OR CONSTANT UNCERTAINTY?
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s lighthearted remark at the 2025 Bagong Bayani Awards — joking…
Analysis: How Sara Duterte Became Marcos’ Unlikely Firewall Against an Ouster
IPIL, Zamboanga Sibugay — The political alliance that delivered one of the biggest landslide victories…
Opinion: When Power Divides Blood—Why Family Matters Now More Than Ever
There are few things more unsettling in politics than watching a family publicly tear itself…
Opinion: The INC Rally is a Warning Shot — Not a New People Power
The three-day rally of the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) for “transparency and a better democracy”…
The Life and Times of Juan Ponce Enrile: Power, Paradox, and the Philippine Story
Juan Ponce Enrile passed away on Thursday at the age of 101. His death marks…
Analysis: Why Billions in Flood Control Projects Still Leave Us ‘Flooded to the Max’
Every time floodwaters rise, so does public anger. Social media fills with a familiar lament:…
Every Election Is a Lesson: The Myth of Moving On Without Accountability
Every election is more than a contest of numbers; it is a test of our…
From Hope to Uncertainty: Lessons from the Duterte Presidency
When Rodrigo Duterte stormed to victory in 2016, it was more than a political triumph…
Opinion: Excessive Reverence for the Rich and Influential Weakens Accountability
Writer Gege Cruz Sugue, in her opinion piece in PhilStar, shared how a group of…
Opinion: The Flood Control Scandal Should Spark Procurement Reform Across Government
The ongoing investigation into the alleged anomalies in the Department of Public Works and Highways’…
Protest and Demonstration: Still the People’s Voice Against Corruption
In an era when social media outrage is just a click away, one might ask:…