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ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY, Philippines โ After the elections, the campaign jingles have faded, and the tarpaulins are slowly peeling off from lamp posts. But for many Sibugaynons, the question will linger: what now? In a province where politics often feels like a cycle of promises and disillusionment, the 2025 elections wereContinue Reading
The arrest and immediate transfer of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte to The Hague last month marked a historic momentโnot just for the Philippines but for the international communityโs evolving reckoning with impunity. But beneath the dramatic headlines lie a troubling question: was this a triumph of international justice, orContinue Reading
The question is bold, even hopeful: Could climate change be reversing itself? In an era marked by record-breaking heat, devastating storms, and rising seas, the idea of a natural rebound seems temptingโespecially with recent headlines about slower warming rates or localized climate anomalies. But climate scientists caution against premature optimism:Continue Reading
Rodrigo Duterteโonce a firebrand leader who vowed to rid the Philippines of crime through a brutal anti-drug warโfound himself outmaneuvered in politics and in custody. The former president was met by Philippine authorities as he landed in Manila from Hong Kong, where he had been rallying support for his candidatesContinue Reading
We are standing at the edge of a crisisโone that threatens the very foundation of democracy itself.ย The unchecked actions of Elon Musk on social media, coupled with the alarming inaction of tech giants like Meta, have created a perfect storm for the rapid spread of disinformation. This isnโt just aboutContinue Reading
The Philippines has emerged as a vital player in Asiaโs growth story with a population exceeding 115 million and an economy that continues to gain momentum. Larger economies such as China and India often overshadowed it. But the archipelago nation presents unique characteristics that could make it a bellwether forContinue Reading
Elon Musk, the tech mogul and the worldโs richest man, is crafting a strategy to place himself above nation-states, potentially reshaping a new world order in his own image. Political analyst0 Elad Nehorai said Muskโs growing influence is part of a broader ambition to erode governmental authority and establish aContinue Reading
