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…
World Cities Day 2024: Cities should be for people, not cars
Too often, cities are destroyed before they get a chance to deliver a decent life through their overemphasis on mobility, particularly the movement and storage of cars and other…
Sexism in Indonesian politics: The Jakarta Post
Out of the 48 ministers in President Prabowo Subianto’s newly inaugurated cabinet, there are only five women, and only eight female deputy ministers out of a total of 56. The…
Lead poisoning: A silent crisis in Bhutan
While Bhutan’s industries are relatively small, many consumer products are imported, often without stringent oversight on toxic substances.
Duterte: Worst president ever?
The collapsing fortunes of the House of Duterte were on full display during the filing of the certificate of candidacy for next year’s elections. Recognizing their dismal…
Don’t blame teachers for Philippines’ low ranking
While it is the main job of teachers to educate children on what they should know it is also the responsibility of the learners themselves.
Pakistan’s constitutional reform package
The reserved seat allocation remains unsettled, and the reform’s future lingers.
Sherpur flash flood: The unseen struggles of Indigenous and Bangalee families
For the first time, Indigenous and Bangalee communities in northern Bangladesh experienced a horrific flash flood earlier this week.
Bangladesh at UNGA 2024: Glitter, gold, and ground reality
Historians may characterise Yunus's visit as the second most auspicious moment for the country in the UN.
Natural disasters: Does Nepal ever learn?
It’s time all parties, big and small, took the issue of natural disasters more seriously.