Confronting the Philippine corruption crisis
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…
People power vs people in power: Philippine Daily Inquirer
It’s a cause for celebration that Filipinos are once again taking to the streets, but it’s also a cautionary tale. Outrage is powerful, but it must not be hijacked by…
Fighting corruption: Brazil’s hard lessons
The lesson for the Philippines is clear: anti-corruption investigations should not only be impartial and consequential but also handled by truly patriotic figures, who can…
Keep the flame burning: The Kathmandu Post
The Gen Z revolution is not over. Only the proximate goal of ex-PM Oli’s removal has been realised.
The double edge of rebellion: Nepal reshaping the grammar of politics
The youth are not demanding monarchy or dictatorship; they are demanding a republic that works.
Beyond the hashtags: The Jakarta Post
Online mobilization may ignite public discourse, but it cannot replace the deep, patient work of organic movement-building.
Bangladesh cannot afford any election delay: The Daily Star
Political parties must put aside divisions and help restore stability.
Nothing less than jail for plunderers: Philippine Daily Inquirer
If anyone thought the peak bombshell moment of the season would be last Monday’s appearance of the controversial contractor couple Curlee and Sarah Discaya before the Senate…
Marcos metamorphosis: Anti-corruption hero?
With the current President entering his legacy years, the writer says, he risks alienating key allies, who could defect to the resurgent Duterte camp, which has been shamelessly…
A gentle reminder to President Prabowo: The Jakarta Post
The President should consult with his aides before striking a deal with a foreign leader or institution.