Opposition’s 2028 ‘Plan B(aste)’
The impeachment trial, instead of dragging Sara down, has become a platform to present herself as the victim of a political vendetta.
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Soon, China won’t insult us anymore
Of course, there is another way to fix a leaking roof. One may simply give the house to the neighbor.
A safe door for honest business
An office like this succeeds or fails on one question: will people trust it enough to come forward? That is why whistleblower protection is…
Ticking time bomb
If we want a future that avoids the fractures we are witnessing globally, we must first learn to look at our own misplaced patience.
Credible on power, not law
China’s navy and coast guard could sink Philippine ships and hurt us badly, but firepower is not the same as victory.
Tall senate order of business
The economy needs a boost, and the government has a major role to play as growth slows while prices rise.
LGUs embrace PBBM’s Bagong Pilipinas
The City of Parañaque exemplifies collaborative programs closely aligned with President Marcos Jr.’s core pillars of social protection,…
Cybercrime maze
Only four percent of victims report scams to authorities. This points to a significant trust gap between the public and law enforcement.
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…
