‘Ella Arcangel’ is a Filipino animation we need
At the opening night of QCinema on 13 November — an international film festival born in Quezon City, now a UNESCO Creative City of Film —…
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‘...and in what I have failed to do’
Most of us focus on the sins we have committed, but we overlook the things we failed to do, things that we actually should have done for…
How migrant youth triggered the French firestorm
It is all greed and power in the hands of a few. There are warnings from experts foreseeing a massive global disaster, but these are…
Rising concern
Dengue poses a significant threat not only because of its health implications but also due to the social and economic burdens it places on…
Micro-dramas
The micro-drama emerged in China ‘in 2018, then underwent explosive growth during the pandemic.’
Height of hypocrisy
Cayetano and Padilla’s stunts successfully turned a forensic accounting audit into a debate about whether it is okay to buy sneakers for…
CJ’s gauntlet
The current trial has been narrowed to Article II, covering allegations of unexplained wealth, SALN deficiencies and unlawful business…
LGUs must now combat inflation, stagflation
In theory, scaling these programs nationwide could help stimulate grassroots economic activity, boost consumer confidence, and protect…
Paper pesos don’t fill empty stomachs
If our government continues to treat this crisis as a series of slow-moving press opportunities rather than an absolute emergency, we are…
A reprimand, a medal
The reprimand was magnificent because it was delivered without regard for rank, political connections, or television appearances. The…
AI that brings justice closer
Technology may change how we deliver justice, but it must never lose sight of whom justice is meant to serve.
Trump’s visit: Reaffirming an alliance
For both leaders, the visit offers a chance to show that the partnership remains on track and that each side values the relationship.
Grand hypocrisy
The profligacy reminds many of the flood control scandal, where money meant for real projects went missing, making spending on decorations…
‘Come in, wipe your feet, shut your eyes‘
A country that hides its poor from its guests has not solved poverty.
‘Stop thieving… for now‘
It was not so much an admonition as an affirmation. That all this time, this administration, with its insatiable allies in Congress, had…
The son also rises
For years, the Duterte national story revolved mainly around Rodrigo Duterte, who built the brand, and Sara, who became his most obvious…
Power over gender
Sexual violence is ultimately about power, not gender. Its wounds are no lighter when the victim is a boy and the offender is a woman.
Great Wall of the Philippines
There is nothing shameful about acknowledging that millions of Filipinos still struggle to afford decent housing or earn a sustainable…
