Massive global migration may trigger civil wars
This article is limited to skimming the surface of a vastly complex social situation, highly dynamic and ever-changing.
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Quiet win
While some politicians and loudmouths keep babbling, our farmers in Davao are hoping to sell more durian, bananas, and mangoes. Our coconut…
Driving with the fishes
A system in which each stage can say ‘verification isn’t my job’ is not a system of checks. It is a relay race where everyone runs a leg,…
Beyond Bar Exams
A legal education must challenge students to think critically, articulate arguments, confront opposing views, and defend their conclusions.
‘Deeply troubled’ by a troubling budget
The President’s line-item veto remains the last institutional firewall. Whether he uses it or not, it will answer a question more…
Unraveling quickens
The sectoral groups challenged the House version of the P7.2-trillion budget, which passed on third reading 281 to 13, but with P180…
‘How low can you go...’
So chill, Mr. President, your people won’t panic.
Pretty foolish things…
Obviously nonchalant about the impact of the statements of his subalterns, President Bongbong Marcos has been conveniently silent all…
Passage to south
I think again of the beaches, the seafood stalls, and the busier road to the university. The beauty that first drew my attention remains,…
Life ends, but not always the liability
The lesson is clear: death should neither defeat legitimate claims nor impose personal liability upon innocent heirs.
Do disturb
Different countries. Different governments. Familiar problems. Students are leading. Workers are marching. Citizens are demanding answers.
It ain’t over till it’s over
The Senate has 24 members, and two-thirds of 24 is 16. The impeachment court first set the threshold at 16 on 6 July, as soon as the trial…
Philippine national security, in state of systemic vulnerabilities
When a state faces the concurrent convergence of domestic political warfare, systemic governance challenges, and a critical external…
Threads of memory
Our fear of death and the unknown is deeply rooted in human psychology and culture. The end of life and consciousness can be daunting.
Defeatism
In our present political circumstances, accepting or expecting failure happens to be the prevailing attitude of some identifiable political…
Preempting SC
The key question for Dela Rosa is whether Philippine law allows his surrender before the Supreme Court issues a decision.
Our grid has a China problem
We wanted private companies running our electricity grid. So, naturally, we ended up with another government owning part of the operator.
No green thumb
The sector’s average daily basic pay is P395, compared with the national average of P714, while poverty among farmers sits near 27 percent,…
