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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 zonesโmany already activeโcarry the risk of escalation that could draw in major powers, trigger alliance obligations, and destabilizeContinue Reading
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 Chinese President Xi Jinping. But for many Asian countries, the deeper concern is no longer G2. It is the possibility of G1 โ a worldContinue Reading
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.โs approval ratings dipped toward the end of 2024, but Malacaรฑang says he remains unfazed. Why? Because the Palace believes the decline is tied to his decision to investigate anomalous flood control projectsโa move officials insist is necessary, even if unpopular. Hereโs what you need to know:Continue Reading
Some quarters raised the question over โฑ30 million worth of idle medical equipment in Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay. But records and statements from local officials suggest the issue is rooted less in local procurement decisions โ and more of an issue of top-down government approach that has plagued governance in theContinue Reading
Claims that Earth will soon shift from 24-hour days to 25-hour days have gone viral online. But what does science actually say? Recent articles circulating on social media suggest that Earth is on the brink of abandoning the familiar 24-hour day, sparking confusion and alarm. The claim, while rooted inContinue Reading
MANILA, Philippines โ A new Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey shows a widening gap in public trust rating between the countryโs top two leaders: President Ferdinand โBongbongโ Marcos Jr.โs net trust rating slipped to โ3, while Vice President Sara Duterte climbed to +31. The figures, released in late December, reflectContinue Reading
The year 2025 will be remembered not for a single shock, but for a series of slow-breaking events that quietly redrew the countryโs political, moral, and environmental landscape. From collapsing political alliances to deepening climate disruption, the stories that defined the year revealed a common pattern: institutions built on spectacleContinue Reading
