Philippine Senate must not turn into a den of scalawags
The writer asserts: "If there’s a time for the Marcos administration to demonstrate strong political will, it is now."
Joel Ruiz Butuyan
The law of the strongest must not govern
The writer asserts, "The vast majority of peace-affirming countries must hold the line by collectively denouncing attempts to subvert international law as the life-affirming path…
The ‘narcissistic arrogance’ of US President Trump
The writer laments: "(Moreover) instead of making the world safer, the US and Israel have made the world far more dangerous."
The world’s giants and their temper tantrums
The writer laments: "The world is in the throes of a third world war and is currently being battered by another economic tailspin, because of the egomania, savagery, and amorality…
Corruption and political survival
The writer argues: "President (Marcos) must now realize that for him to preserve and uplift his legacy, he must reach out to pink and yellow forces, in whose ranks he can find…
The oust Marcos plot
The oust-Marcos plotters incorrectly misread the lay of the land if they expected a massive migration of support for VP Sara, the writer says.
Forward or backward in 2028
It is immensely important that all anti-Duterte groups embrace a pragmatic stand, build a united coalition, and support a common candidate for 2028, the writer says.
Two political forces and the Philippines’ future
As for the 2028 election option, the anti-Duterte forces lag behind the pro-Duterte group in preparations because of the absence of a clear successor candidate that they can…
The ‘Die-hard Duterte Supporters’ phenomenon abroad
The writer poses the question: "Why do Filipinos, who are reaping the dividends of life in democratic societies, support a leader who was proudly antidemocratic and repressive…
The criminal charges against Rodrigo Duterte
The writer says: "The hope is that the preliminary issues raised by the defense, such as Duterte’s mental fitness and the challenge to the ICC’s jurisdiction, can be resolved…