Much ado about tourism slogans
The paper says what the Philippines needs to draw in more tourists is for tourism campaigns and the tourist attractions to go hand in hand at more or less equal levels.
Traffickers are one aspect of a lucrative criminal racket which extends to highest corridors of power
Human smuggling is a national shame, with thousands of desperate Pakistanis every year risking life and limb and their hard-earned money for a chance at a better future.
Why Philippines is seen as less competitive
The paper says the Marcos administration must double down on its efforts as the country competes with other economies for investments and tourism dollars.
Philippines: Pursuing a truly independent foreign policy
The writer says that pursuing what is good for the country, and strengthening partnerships with countries that share similar values is how a country can be truly independent.
The age of (illegal) surveillance
The paper says spyware technology will only grow in sophistication, which is why strong regulation needs to be in place now.
Luxury medicine
The paper says Nepali leaders flying abroad for treatment shows how little they trust the country’s healthcare system.
When even judicial exoneration can’t keep journalists safe
The writer says even self-censorship and judicial exoneration may not be enough to ensure physical safety of journalists.
Pragmatic diplomacy
Staying true to his business background, President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo has in his foreign policy given primacy to somewhat mundane and technocratic issues.
The Bangladesh power sector must answer for its persistent failures
The ongoing energy crisis calls for an urgent intervention that looks beyond the ongoing dollar crunch, and into long-festering issues that made us vulnerable in the first place.
How PTI’s disintegration has already begun to reshape the political landscape
While political alignments will likely be fluid until elections are finally called, it raises questions about what will be the electoral state of play down the road.