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Portents
EDITORIAL

Portents

Nature does not stop for our convenience, and certainly, we cannot control the rain. But we can control how vulnerable we are every time it…

DT·2 hours ago

Curiouser and curiouser
EDITORIAL

Curiouser and curiouser

The bill already passed third reading in the Senate. That was seven months ago. It has also cleared committee in the House. It waits on…

DT·2 hours ago

Corruption, politicking
OPINION

Corruption, politicking

This is why he — Marcos —- chooses relief projects, which he can take credit for, albeit in reality they do not provide a permanent panacea.

Atty. Edward P. Chico·3 hours ago

Flash floods in Nepal and Manila
OPINION

Flash floods in Nepal and Manila

Nepal reminds us that nature does not wait for governments to finish studying, arguing or stealing.

Darren M. de Jesus·3 hours ago

Dishonored, then digital
OPINION

Dishonored, then digital

The most significant innovation is the Court’s formal recognition of electronic service — a mode attuned to modern communications.

Dean Nilo Divina·3 hours ago

Giving modern-day heroes a helping hand
OPINION

Giving modern-day heroes a helping hand

We need to provide them with concrete support and ensure that when they return home, there is a clear path forward, with the government…

Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go·3 hours ago

Firm in faith
OPINION

Firm in faith

The Lord’s dedication and obedience to His Father’s will, and His love for us, all mankind, allowed Him to keep going regardless of the…

Paulo Flores·29 August 2026

96-peso miracle
EDITORIAL

96-peso miracle

The state’s statistical wizardry is breathtaking. If you lower the bar into the subterranean dirt, suddenly everyone is a high jumper.

Reyner Aaron M. Villaseñor·29 August 2026

 Disease of neglect
OPINION

Disease of neglect

‘Personal responsibility’ becomes a convenient slogan when government fails to provide safe streets, reliable transport, and clean…

Dennis Coronacion·29 August 2026

Rage bait
OPINION

Rage bait

We’re also assuming that the principal, as well as other teachers with similar tendencies, was as screen-addled as the rest of us.

Nick V. Quijano Jr.·29 August 2026

Politics over national interest
EDITORIAL

Politics over national interest

Filipino athletes are giving their best to make the country proud. The most our government officials can do is support them by giving them…

DT·29 August 2026

Pork carte blanche
EDITORIAL

Pork carte blanche

A reenacted budget widens the opportunity for patronage money, and it does so with less legislative oversight attached.

DT·29 August 2026

A call vs autonomous weapons
EDITORIAL

A call vs autonomous weapons

The more urgent question is what happens once this technology escapes state control entirely. The chilling answer: It already has, in…

DT·28 August 2026

Tipping point
EDITORIAL

Tipping point

Each week the Court stays silent is a week the UA hardens into place, unquestioned, on its way to becoming law.

DT·28 August 2026

Pax Silica — Dream or Nightmare?
OPINION

Pax Silica — Dream or Nightmare?

Pax Silica is not looking for a ‘partner’ to share profits with. It is looking for a country dumb enough and blind enough not to see the…

Bernie V. Lopez·28 August 2026

Unsettling steel war
OPINION

Unsettling steel war

Pretending there is no commercial interest behind an industry campaign seeking restrictions on competing technology would insult the…

Gigie Arcilla·28 August 2026

Jonvic’s home gun checks
OPINION

Jonvic’s home gun checks

Requiring citizens to lock up their firearms is one thing; giving the police a standing invitation to walk in and check the locks is…

John Henry Dodson·28 August 2026

Who will next lead the Court?
OPINION

Who will next lead the Court?

The next Chief Justice must possess the competence, integrity, independence and leadership necessary to guide the Court and maintain public…

Margarita Gutierrez·28 August 2026

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Portents
EDITORIAL

Portents

Nature does not stop for our convenience, and certainly, we cannot control the rain. But we can control how vulnerable we are every time it…

DT·2 hours ago

Curiouser and curiouser
EDITORIAL

Curiouser and curiouser

The bill already passed third reading in the Senate. That was seven months ago. It has also cleared committee in the House. It waits on…

DT·2 hours ago

Corruption, politicking
OPINION

Corruption, politicking

This is why he — Marcos —- chooses relief projects, which he can take credit for, albeit in reality they do not provide a permanent panacea.

Atty. Edward P. Chico·3 hours ago

Flash floods in Nepal and Manila
OPINION

Flash floods in Nepal and Manila

Nepal reminds us that nature does not wait for governments to finish studying, arguing or stealing.

Darren M. de Jesus·3 hours ago

Dishonored, then digital
OPINION

Dishonored, then digital

The most significant innovation is the Court’s formal recognition of electronic service — a mode attuned to modern communications.

Dean Nilo Divina·3 hours ago

Giving modern-day heroes a helping hand
OPINION

Giving modern-day heroes a helping hand

We need to provide them with concrete support and ensure that when they return home, there is a clear path forward, with the government…

Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go·3 hours ago

Partner feature
Firm in faith
OPINION

Firm in faith

The Lord’s dedication and obedience to His Father’s will, and His love for us, all mankind, allowed Him to keep going regardless of the…

Paulo Flores·29 August 2026

96-peso miracle
EDITORIAL

96-peso miracle

The state’s statistical wizardry is breathtaking. If you lower the bar into the subterranean dirt, suddenly everyone is a high jumper.

Reyner Aaron M. Villaseñor·29 August 2026

Today's Opinion

Scuttlebutt

P53-M man gives frugality sermon

P53-M man gives frugality sermon

DT·1 MIN READ

  • Hotel power play

    DT·2 MIN READ

  • Hot-shot cager scores off court

    DT·2 MIN READ

  • Anti-media camp

    Jing Villamente·2 MIN READ

  • Mining giant’s quiet rise

    DT·2 MIN READ

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 Disease of neglect
OPINION

Disease of neglect

‘Personal responsibility’ becomes a convenient slogan when government fails to provide safe streets, reliable transport, and clean…

Dennis Coronacion·29 August 2026

Rage bait
OPINION

Rage bait

We’re also assuming that the principal, as well as other teachers with similar tendencies, was as screen-addled as the rest of us.

Nick V. Quijano Jr.·29 August 2026

Politics over national interest
EDITORIAL

Politics over national interest

Filipino athletes are giving their best to make the country proud. The most our government officials can do is support them by giving them…

DT·29 August 2026

Pork carte blanche
EDITORIAL

Pork carte blanche

A reenacted budget widens the opportunity for patronage money, and it does so with less legislative oversight attached.

DT·29 August 2026

A call vs autonomous weapons
EDITORIAL

A call vs autonomous weapons

The more urgent question is what happens once this technology escapes state control entirely. The chilling answer: It already has, in…

DT·28 August 2026

Tipping point
EDITORIAL

Tipping point

Each week the Court stays silent is a week the UA hardens into place, unquestioned, on its way to becoming law.

DT·28 August 2026

Pax Silica — Dream or Nightmare?
OPINION

Pax Silica — Dream or Nightmare?

Pax Silica is not looking for a ‘partner’ to share profits with. It is looking for a country dumb enough and blind enough not to see the…

Bernie V. Lopez·28 August 2026

Unsettling steel war
OPINION

Unsettling steel war

Pretending there is no commercial interest behind an industry campaign seeking restrictions on competing technology would insult the…

Gigie Arcilla·28 August 2026

Jonvic’s home gun checks
OPINION

Jonvic’s home gun checks

Requiring citizens to lock up their firearms is one thing; giving the police a standing invitation to walk in and check the locks is…

John Henry Dodson·28 August 2026

Who will next lead the Court?
OPINION

Who will next lead the Court?

The next Chief Justice must possess the competence, integrity, independence and leadership necessary to guide the Court and maintain public…

Margarita Gutierrez·28 August 2026

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