Cybercrime maze
Only four percent of victims report scams to authorities. This points to a significant trust gap between the public and law enforcement.
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COMMENTARY
Columnists, editorials, guest essays, and letters — Daily Tribune Opinion.
Statecraft: Who’s doing the con?
Recall that FM Jr. got his presidential victory on a twosome, or what his sister, Sen. Imee Marcos, rightfully described as a ‘marriage in…
First No-El
No-El is definitely a no-go. Not even the use — or abuse — by the President of his martial law powers can stop national elections.
All in
Conviction on even one Article of Impeachment is sufficient to remove an official from office and disqualify them from holding any public…
Prosecution by relocation
If Sara is convicted and barred, Baste could step into the spotlight, and he may just win. The administration may be fighting the candidate…
Real reckoning comes later
The Palace is presumably aware of this political backdrop, which may help explain why the prosecution has accelerated its case.
‘WPS, atin ‘to!’
Instead of looking for ways to resolve the issue and galvanize the people to take collective action, these politicos deliberately sow…
An electric future
Battery fires present risks that must be managed. Encouraging EV purchases while leaving owners uncertain whether they can board a ferry…
Get in line
The ruling serves as a reminder that a depositor’s death does not give banks free rein over the funds left behind.
Strengthening preventive measures for El Niño
People must know how to protect themselves, where to access clean drinking water, and where to seek immediate medical attention when they…
Popularity is not a verdict
The findings suggest that the public’s assessment of the Vice President’s political standing does not necessarily reflect a fully informed…
Cure infested HGAB
Erice rejected the GAB, saying it represented a return to the abuses of the past that led to the Floodgate scandal, albeit on a smaller…
Christianity and a complex society
Our life as Christians is faced with big challenges. For example, we are expected to be followers of Jesus Christ, and as such, we are…
Fortunate? Tell that to Panatag fishermen
Intimidation is cheaper than invasion. If Filipinos come to believe resistance is pointless, China wins without a war.
Looming legal defeat of the Ombudsman’s own making
The prosecution must explicitly link the funds to a criminal scheme where the official abused public office for personal gain.
Careless
Palace Press Officer Claire Castro went further by saying the Veep’s statements appeared to indicate ‘she is really into business with…
Dignity in Uniform
For the longest time, the financial net for our sports heroes was razor-thin. Many entry-level national athletes were expected to train at…
Stacked Deck
The Senate presiding officer suggested VP Duterte could address the allegations in other public fora, but the gag order made that…
