The Trumpian worldview
Leaders like US President Donald Trump, the writer says, "do not just sell a worldview; they also present themselves as the only ones who can fix what is wrong."
Randy David
Modernity, ‘wokeness,’ and DEI
To sum up: modernity, wokeness, and DEI are distinct but interconnected concepts. Modernity transforms social structures, wokeness critiques its shortcomings, and DEI attempts to…
The Church in a globalised world
The Church’s openness to globalisation—not as a threat but as an opportunity to manifest its universal mission—is a beacon of hope in a fractured world.
Government is not a family
In a democracy, we elect our leaders and hold them accountable. The nation benefits when its leaders debate openly, argue over policies, and expose one another’s shortcomings.…
Duterte vs the rule of law
So, what prompted Duterte to appear before the Senate and engage in what may, at first glance, look like a self-sabotaging performance? My brief answer: He is fighting a crucial…
Testing America’s political stability
If the United States can hold peaceful, orderly elections on November 5 and inaugurate a new president without prolonged legal or political battles, it will mark a major success…
The sociology of corruption
Corruption is rampant in Philippine institutions, yet many people fail to recognise it as such. To them, giving preferential treatment to relatives, close friends, or political…
The unending tragedy in the Middle East
Tensions have further intensified in the wake of Iran’s missile attack, with concerns that Israeli retaliatory strikes on Iranian targets could further escalate the war. The…
The unravelling of a corrupt enabling system
As expected, this north-south coalition of the Philippines’ two most powerful political dynasties could not outlive the limited purpose for which it was forged.
How TikTok is shaping politics
Information and images posted on today’s social media platforms thrive on sheer virality. Their mere proliferation confirms their value, often reinforcing unexamined beliefs and…