Cancer caused by hatred or depression
‘You must clean your spirit before the Lord cleans your body. I am not the healer. The Lord decides, not me.’
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Columnists, editorials, guest essays, and letters — Daily Tribune Opinion.
Road that connects, not holds people hostage
Blocking public roads, demanding excessive fees, and stopping people from passing through is not peaceful protest but plain intimidation,…
No judge of competence
When police loyalty is shaky, the legal path is murky and the politics reward delay, Jonvic’s ultimatum becomes the loudest part of the…
The vote is a trust
Disappointment must not give way to indifference. We cannot allow frustration to convince us that corruption is inevitable or that…
Manila vis-a-vis a Blue U.S. Congress
The lesson for Manila is plain. Do not bet on a party. Bet on institutions, keep both aisles close, and expect Washington to treat us as a…
Squandered mandate
The Marcos government is not even using its powers under a national energy emergency, which remains in effect.
For smarter students, not for Facebook
Some teachers need better devices. But do they have to come with a premium price tag when cheaper alternatives can do the job?
Time to go it alone
Davao City has gotten used to these black propagandists. Vice President Sara Duterte aptly described their trade as toxic politics.
The democracy we made our own
A defeated candidate also belongs to the democratic story, having asked fellow citizens for their trust and accepted their answer.
Dignified farewell
Honoring our dead is among our most cherished traditions, yet for many less fortunate families, giving a loved one a proper burial remains…
What makes a chair a chair?
The Philippines can do more than explain why something cannot be done. It can determine what can be done.
Thieves never learn
While the 2027 budget has fewer flood control projects after the scandal, it replaced them with numerous multipurpose halls nationwide.
‘Bagong Pilipinas’ rolling along
The administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. framed the Bagong Pilipinas initiative not merely as a slogan but as a master plan for…
Romanticizing Bato
The political landscape is tense and filled with distrust. The recent communication from the PNP raises doubts about the truthfulness of…
Brazil’s cue
The news report was straightforward. But substitute ‘barring the return of the Duterte family to power’ and Brazil’s recent elections…
Naked truth militates vs Leonen
Leonen has written decisions that limit officials’ powers, and he has dissented often, sometimes against the very leaders who now sit near…
Ilocos Norte neglected under Bongbong?
Maybe the congressmen are getting nervous? We heard there’s a terrible drought coming in 2028. Not El Niño. A budget drought.
Buck stops at Palace
The racket began with Unprogrammed Appropriations, which are lump-sum funds with no line items.
