Curing the Philippines’ cancer of corruption
Educator Feliece Yeban posted on social media last week: “The ‘cancer cells’ are the officials, government employees, contractors, and power brokers who have fed on public…
Politics
Safety for the vulnerable must not be sacrificed to populist politics
"Beyond political gimmicks, we require state institutions that uphold democracy, justice, good governance, and the rule of law," says the writer.
‘Black Wave’ rolls into Malaysia’s Sabah: Can independents turn into political kingmakers?
Analysts are divided, with some believing independents could be kingmakers if no coalition wins outright, while others see limited impact due to resource disparities.
Indian-administered Kashmir CM slams college admissions on basis of religion
The Chief Minister of India-occupied Kashmir, Omar Abdullah, on Wednesday assailed the use of religion as a criterion for student admissions at the territory’s Shri Mata Vaishno…
Philippine state palace asserts President Marcos’ ability to lead, finds VP Duterte’s remark destabilising
At a briefing, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro was asked for a reaction to Duterte’s recent statement, saying she is ready to become president if ever Marcos steps down.
Japan’s opposition parties prepare for snap general election, plot alliance
Some opposition parties, including the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, are trying to forge an alliance, though no detailed plan seems forthcoming.
15-year term sought for South Korean ex-PM Han over martial law plot
Prosecutors accused Han of aiding former President Yoon Suk Yeol in an unconstitutional bid to impose emergency military rule.
The Malala paradox
In Pakistan, national identity is often defined in contrast to the West. When a girl from Swat became a fixture in Western media, her success was misread as defection, a signal…
For once, swift justice: Philippine Daily Inquirer
Like many other criminal cases in this country, which by and large end up languishing in court for years, even decades, the indictment brought against dismissed Bamban, Tarlac…
South Korean lawmakers’ YouTube spending more than doubled
Most of the spending was related to YouTube content production, including policy promotion videos, filming and editing costs, studio rentals, equipment purchases, and software…