Who might win in 2028?
The writer asserts: "..the problem is not just dynasty per se, but also impunity."
Artemio V. Panganiban
US President Trump’s limits on birthrights bad for the Philippines
Fil-Ams remitted a whopping 40.9 percent of total remittances sent by all Filipinos working abroad, constituting by far the largest share of the $37.2 billion full-year 2023…
The Maritime Zones Act, ASEAN, and China
Despite its UNCLOS membership, China has steadfastly claimed sovereignty over all the islands and islets, and maritime rights over almost the entire SCS under its nebulous…
Mail-in, early ballots to decide US polls
A good number, about 68 million—per a Nov. 1 CBS News report—have mailed their ballots or have voted early in person. Their counting, however, will be made together with the…
Liberalism vs conservatism
"My fervent hope is that liberalism would not transform into licentiousness for that would subvert the rule of law. And conservatism would not convert to authoritarianism like…
President, Congress, Ombudsman, et al. vs Alice Guo
The writer suggests that a general coordinator be named by the President to harmonise these efforts and avoid conflicts.
Student activism
While present-day Philippine student leaders are not yet heavily involved in the Israel-Hamas confrontation or even in the West Philippine Sea tensions, I think they would be,…
A changing of guards at Asean Law
The declaration of the Malaysian PM came as a refreshing reassurance that, though appointed by the previous prime minister defeated by PM Anwar, CJ Maimun would continue to serve…
Chinese cooperation to extract our EEZ wealth
The author offers, “to extract [the Philippines’] maritime wealth, help and cooperation from China is indispensable as it still the most ubiquitous superpower in [the] area”.
Chinese cooperation to extract our EEZ wealth
Philippine’s 2016 Arbitral Award recognised their sovereign rights to explore, develop, and utilise resources, However, China rejects the AA.