The myth of the party list system: Philippine Daily Inquirer
The reason party list groups are now dominated by the powerful is because the system was never designed to champion the powerless in the first place. The onus, therefore, lies…
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Tackle ‘reciprocal’ tariffs: The Korea Herald
There is no doubt that South Korea is an easy target for the Trump administration. Last year, the country logged a trade surplus of $55.7 billion with the US, a figure that will…
Where is the Philippines’ heat action plan?- Philippine Daily Inquirer
Countries like Singapore and India, recognizing the need for proactive measures, already have heat action plans. For other countries like the Philippines, however, such plans are…
Serious damage from cyberattacks must be prevented: The Japan News
To strengthen measures, it is important for the government to constantly monitor cyberspace and detect signs of attacks. To make this possible, telecommunications carriers must…
Dealing with US President Trump: The Statesman
As India prepares to cut tariffs ahead of a crucial meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump, the move signals a calculated attempt to maintain…
Democracy under threat: The Jakarta Post
Experts have already warned about the dominance of the coalition of parties backing President Prabowo, which controls more than half of the seats in the legislature. Without clear…
Improve safety in schools: The Korea Herald
Schools are supposed to be the safest place to be for both students and teachers. But the fatal stabbing of an 8-year-old student by a teacher has put that assumption in question…
Stronger solidarity vs China in West Philippine Sea: Philippine Daily Inquirer
If ratified, the Status of Visiting Forces Agreement between the Philippines and New Zealand would be the Southeast Asian nation's third agreement with a close ally, after similar…
Bangladesh is still stuck in the vicious cycle of corruption: The Daily Star
The latest global corruption index again paints a troubling picture.
Seize the day: The Korea Herald
South Korea's ruling and opposition parties should strike a deal first on pension contribution and income replacement rates.