The challenge lies in securing the enormous amount of funds needed for repairs. Local governments face severe financial constraints and a shortage of staff. For them, the central…
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 government has no choice but to immediately pause the program and carry out a full systemic overhaul now that thousands of people have fallen ill due to food poisoning.
The government must run an impartial investigation and end the cycle of violence in the hills.
The reason for this flood of generosity was evident: 2025 was an election year, and politicians needed the billions they paid themselves from the national budget to woo voters and…
The writer says: "The public outrage is not just about numbers. It is about the spectacle of a government that appears indistinguishable from a criminal syndicate, looting while…
The Gen Z revolution is not over. Only the proximate goal of ex-PM Oli’s removal has been realised.
Online mobilization may ignite public discourse, but it cannot replace the deep, patient work of organic movement-building.
The President should consult with his aides before striking a deal with a foreign leader or institution.
The government would be foolish to take impromptu youth-led movements lightly. Such have toppled even entrenched regimes, most recently in Bangladesh.