President Marcos Jr’s battle for political survival
The writer observes: "What is striking is that many who fought the Marcos dictatorship with fierce resolve—people who once swore to resist every Marcos who came to power—are…
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Forward or backward in 2028
It is immensely important that all anti-Duterte groups embrace a pragmatic stand, build a united coalition, and support a common candidate for 2028, the writer says.
Juan Ponce Enrile, a giant in Philippine politics, dies at 101
Former defense minister Enrile played a key role and was known as one of the architects in the implementation of martial law during Marcos Sr.’s administration. Yet, Enrile…
Philippines ranks among countries most affected by climate-related disasters
With its location along the Pacific Ring of Fire and its proximity to the Pacific Ocean, the country regularly experiences devastating typhoons and earthquakes.
Brice Hernandez: How ex-public works engineer built a flood of corruption in the Philippines
The Commission on Audit has so far filed 29 fraud audit reports implicating Hernandez in a spree of anomalous flood control projects, which include ghost work, overpriced…
The inaugural Michelin Guide Philippines is the beginning—not the endpoint—of important food conversations
The aftermath of the Michelin Guide ceremony has stoked reactions of various shades and degrees
Philippine President Marcos vows jail: ‘No Merry Christmas’ for flood mess culprits
President Marcos pointed out that the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI), a superbody established to probe all public works projects over the past 10 years, had…
Spanish-Filipino artist Fernando Zóbel’s many lives take shape in Singapore
In a full circle moment, “Fernando Zóbel: Order is Essential” reveals the artist as a painter, thinker, collector, and teacher.
Diabetes rising in the Philippines: How culture and diet fuel the crisis
In terms of mortality, diabetes consistently ranks among the top five causes of death in the Philippines, with 43,944 lives lost in 2024 alone, according to the Philippine…
BPOs must explain ‘forced work’ during Typhoon Fung Wong: Philippine labour department
According to the group, most of the BPO workers claimed that they were forced to report on-site despite “widespread flooding,” “high-risk travel conditions,” and power…