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The dangers of patronage in Indonesian democracy

When political leaders prioritize loyalty over merit, it leads to the appointment of unqualified individuals to key positions within government agencies, the judiciary, and…

  • Published: August 23, 202411:10 am
  • Author Edward Parker
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Unfriendly banter

The writer asks: Is a book on friendship worth P10 million? Moreover, is it worth taxpayers' money?

  • Published: August 22, 202410:45 am
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Little a judge can do about rape

Rape in India is pervasive, and not unexpectedly, the victims are mostly from the lower strata of society, says the writer.

  • Published: August 21, 202410:50 am
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Five takes from the Paris 2024 Olympics

One of the writer's biggest takeaways is that the Philippines seems to be good at breaking (outdated) gender norms.

  • Published: August 20, 20249:15 am
  • Author Romeo Moran
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A crisis of safety

This horrific crime, which occurred within a state-run hospital, is a stark reminder of the dire state of safety in our healthcare institutions. Sadly, this is not an isolated…

  • Published: August 19, 20249:50 am
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Climate without borders

Climate threats originate in regional climate systems, often located in neighbouring countries. In fact, as climatic changes unfold, new ‘climate borders’ may emerge,…

  • Published: August 16, 20249:40 am
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Pakistan: A paradise not lost

The people in power and the citizenry en masse must come forward to restore the depleting confidence of the younger generation in their ability to chart the future course of the…

  • Published: August 15, 202410:10 am
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Vanity, insanity

In a country where opportunities are scarce and the dreams of many crushed by adversity and obstacles, Arshad Nadeem’s Olympic triumph reverberates with a message far more…

  • Published: August 13, 202410:25 am
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Misinformation campaigns and the future of Bangladesh-India relations

The main platform where such notions are being sensationalised at the moment is X, formerly known as Twitter. What's worse is that this propagation of fake news has also been…

  • Published: August 12, 20241:11 pm
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A new breath of life?

Is this what freedom from an autocratic government looks like—a freedom that came about through a mass uprising? Should we allow the tsunami that got rid of the tyrant to drown…

  • Published: August 7, 20249:55 am
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