Wednesday, 22 July 2026
Nasdaq +1.29%
Subscribe NowSupport Us

Daily TribuneDaily TribuneDaily Tribune

Daily TribuneDaily TribuneDaily Tribune
Subscribe
Wednesday, 22 July 2026
  • News
  • Commentary
  • Business
  • Life
  • Show
  • Sports
  • Global Goals
Partner feature
Daily TribuneDaily Tribune

The Philippines' leading digital newspaper.

News
  • Headlines
  • Page three
  • Metro
  • Nation
  • World
  • Dyaryo Tirada
  • Obituary (Remember Me)
Commentary
  • Columnists
  • Editorials
  • Guest essays
  • Letters to the Editor
  • Scuttlebutt
Business
  • Shipping
  • Portraits
  • Pep
  • Business Advisories
  • Technology (Tech Talks)
Life
  • Show
  • Food & Drink
  • Getaways
  • Arts & Culture
  • Social Set
  • Spaces
  • Fashion & Beauty
  • The Edit
  • Top Form
  • Next Gen
  • Sacred Space
  • Project Larawan
  • Snaps
Sports
  • Hoops
  • Volley
  • Golf
  • Goal
  • Boxing
  • Tennis
  • Esports
  • Blast

Company

  • About
  • Contact
  • Advertise
  • Privacy
  • Subscribe
  • Support Us

© 2026 Daily Tribune · tribune.net.ph · Powered by Quintype

  • Home
  • /COMMENTARY
  • Section

    COMMENTARY

    Partner feature
    Joshua Garcia draws flak for showing political color
    HEADLINES

    Joshua Garcia draws flak for showing political color

    When netizens noticed Joshua Garcia reposted a TikTok video featuring highlights of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial before…

    Alex Brosas·6 hours ago

    Piercing that money veil
    EDITORIAL

    Piercing that money veil

    The defense must explicitly explain the lawful sources of the excess funds, or those assets are presumed ill-gotten.

    DT·8 hours ago

    Talk’s cheap
    EDITORIAL

    Talk’s cheap

    Lacson particularly referred to the 2019 SEA Games hosting mess where tens of billions of pesos of public money passed through a private…

    DT·8 hours ago

    Pax Silica: Who will really benefit?
    OPINION

    Pax Silica: Who will really benefit?

    The real question is not whether the project is good or bad. The real question is whether ordinary Filipinos will truly share in its…

    Chinkee Tan·8 hours ago

    Long and winding road
    OPINION

    Long and winding road

    Amid cloudy skies and storms, the path stretches forward with hints of sunshine at the end of the road.

    Bing Matoto·8 hours ago

    Incapacity
    OPINION

    Incapacity

    Dear Atty. Joji,

    Joji Alonso·8 hours ago

    A numbers game, a brewing feud
    OPINION

    A numbers game, a brewing feud

    As they sit as judges who will vote to either convict or acquit, our senators must be reminded that their allegiance is to the Constitution…

    LILA CZARINA A. AQUITANIA, ESQ.·8 hours ago

    And why should China apologize?
    OPINION

    And why should China apologize?

    China benefits? Sure. But we depend on them more. That’s what really drives us crazy. Not the monkey. Reality.

    Vernon Velasco·8 hours ago

    You are the lawyer
    OPINION

    You are the lawyer

    A law degree is a voice, courtroom or not. The task is to use it to reason rather than to inflame, to weigh not only what is written, but…

    Jose Dominic F. Clavano IV·9 hours ago

    When no one is watching
    OPINION

    When no one is watching

    Luck can reward either those who work for show, and those who work anyway even when no camera is pointed in their direction.

    Dinah S. Ventura·9 hours ago

    Ex-BCDA chief Vince Dizon cleared of graft charges
    COMMENTARY

    Ex-BCDA chief Vince Dizon cleared of graft charges

    The Malaysian company involved in the construction of the 2019 SEA Games sports facilities in New Clark City, Capas, Tarlac, was the same…

    Art Besana·23 hours ago

    When do utterances become a crime?
    OPINION

    When do utterances become a crime?

    Courts have long recognized that language must be examined in its entirety — its context, purpose, surrounding circumstances, and the…

    Jess Varela·20 July 2026

    The time has come
    SPORTS

    The time has come

    For several years, the country’s hosting of the 30th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games has been one of the greatest mysteries in Philippine…

    Julius Manicad·20 July 2026

    Demons behind closed doors
    EDITORIAL

    Demons behind closed doors

    Father Syquia says exorcists must first discern what they are confronting before prescribing the remedy.

    DT·20 July 2026

    Bicam’s porky days numbered
    EDITORIAL

    Bicam’s porky days numbered

    We will no longer allow last-minute insertions, particularly those made during the Bicameral Conference Committee.

    DT·20 July 2026

    WIPO General Assembly: More than meetings
    OPINION

    WIPO General Assembly: More than meetings

    Representing one’s country on the world stage is both an honor and a responsibility. It demands preparation, perseverance, humility and…

    Rowel Barba·20 July 2026

    Cyber warrant
    OPINION

    Cyber warrant

    Dear Atty. Joji,

    Joji Alonso·20 July 2026

    Objecting to boredom
    OPINION

    Objecting to boredom

    Perhaps it is time for the Senate to take control of its own process. Less courtroom theater. Fewer technical entanglements. More…

    Barry Gutierrez·20 July 2026

    Partner feature
    PreviousPage 1 of 700Next
    Page When no one is watching TALK’S CHEAP You are the lawyer PIERCING THAT MONEY VEIL And why should China apologize? A numbers game, a brewing feud
    Today's Front

    COMMENTARY

    Interactive edition

    Joshua Garcia draws flak for showing political color
    HEADLINES

    Joshua Garcia draws flak for showing political color

    When netizens noticed Joshua Garcia reposted a TikTok video featuring highlights of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial before…

    Alex Brosas·6 hours ago

    Piercing that money veil
    EDITORIAL

    Piercing that money veil

    The defense must explicitly explain the lawful sources of the excess funds, or those assets are presumed ill-gotten.

    DT·8 hours ago

    Talk’s cheap
    EDITORIAL

    Talk’s cheap

    Lacson particularly referred to the 2019 SEA Games hosting mess where tens of billions of pesos of public money passed through a private…

    DT·8 hours ago

    Pax Silica: Who will really benefit?
    OPINION

    Pax Silica: Who will really benefit?

    The real question is not whether the project is good or bad. The real question is whether ordinary Filipinos will truly share in its…

    Chinkee Tan·8 hours ago

    Long and winding road
    OPINION

    Long and winding road

    Amid cloudy skies and storms, the path stretches forward with hints of sunshine at the end of the road.

    Bing Matoto·8 hours ago

    Incapacity
    OPINION

    Incapacity

    Dear Atty. Joji,

    Joji Alonso·8 hours ago

    Partner feature
    A numbers game, a brewing feud
    OPINION

    A numbers game, a brewing feud

    As they sit as judges who will vote to either convict or acquit, our senators must be reminded that their allegiance is to the Constitution…

    LILA CZARINA A. AQUITANIA, ESQ.·8 hours ago

    And why should China apologize?
    OPINION

    And why should China apologize?

    China benefits? Sure. But we depend on them more. That’s what really drives us crazy. Not the monkey. Reality.

    Vernon Velasco·8 hours ago

    Today's Opinion

    Editorials

    The Editorial Board

    Piercing that money veil

    2 MIN READ

    • The Editorial Board

      Talk’s cheap

      2 MIN READ

    • The Editorial Board

      Demons behind closed doors

      3 MIN READ

    • The Editorial Board

      Bicam’s porky days numbered

      3 MIN READ

    • The Editorial Board

      Seasonal outrage

      2 MIN READ

    More Editorials →

    More Stories

    You are the lawyer
    OPINION

    You are the lawyer

    A law degree is a voice, courtroom or not. The task is to use it to reason rather than to inflame, to weigh not only what is written, but…

    Jose Dominic F. Clavano IV·9 hours ago

    When no one is watching
    OPINION

    When no one is watching

    Luck can reward either those who work for show, and those who work anyway even when no camera is pointed in their direction.

    Dinah S. Ventura·9 hours ago

    Ex-BCDA chief Vince Dizon cleared of graft charges
    COMMENTARY

    Ex-BCDA chief Vince Dizon cleared of graft charges

    The Malaysian company involved in the construction of the 2019 SEA Games sports facilities in New Clark City, Capas, Tarlac, was the same…

    Art Besana·23 hours ago

    When do utterances become a crime?
    OPINION

    When do utterances become a crime?

    Courts have long recognized that language must be examined in its entirety — its context, purpose, surrounding circumstances, and the…

    Jess Varela·20 July 2026

    The time has come
    SPORTS

    The time has come

    For several years, the country’s hosting of the 30th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games has been one of the greatest mysteries in Philippine…

    Julius Manicad·20 July 2026

    Demons behind closed doors
    EDITORIAL

    Demons behind closed doors

    Father Syquia says exorcists must first discern what they are confronting before prescribing the remedy.

    DT·20 July 2026

    Bicam’s porky days numbered
    EDITORIAL

    Bicam’s porky days numbered

    We will no longer allow last-minute insertions, particularly those made during the Bicameral Conference Committee.

    DT·20 July 2026

    WIPO General Assembly: More than meetings
    OPINION

    WIPO General Assembly: More than meetings

    Representing one’s country on the world stage is both an honor and a responsibility. It demands preparation, perseverance, humility and…

    Rowel Barba·20 July 2026

    Cyber warrant
    OPINION

    Cyber warrant

    Dear Atty. Joji,

    Joji Alonso·20 July 2026

    Objecting to boredom
    OPINION

    Objecting to boredom

    Perhaps it is time for the Senate to take control of its own process. Less courtroom theater. Fewer technical entanglements. More…

    Barry Gutierrez·20 July 2026

    Guest essays

    Joshua Garcia draws flak for showing political color

    Alex Brosas

    Joshua Garcia draws flak for showing political color

    3 MIN READ

    • Chinkee Tan

      Pax Silica: Who will really benefit?

      2 MIN READ

    • Bing Matoto

      Long and winding road

      3 MIN READ

    • Joji Alonso

      Incapacity

      2 MIN READ

    More Guest essays →

    Scuttlebutt

    Solon’s creative accounting

    Solon’s creative accounting

    DT·2 MIN READ

    • Parallel worlds, passports

      DT·2 MIN READ

    • Ways to cover up a trail

      DT·2 MIN READ

    • Imaginary lawyer

      DT·2 MIN READ

    • Selective justice in person

      DT·1 MIN READ

    More Scuttlebutt →

    Columnists

    • Alelee Aguilar
    • Alexander Alimmudin J. Ali
    • Art Besana
    • Barry Gutierrez
    • Darren de Jesus
    • Edward Chico
    • Ferdinand Topacio
    • Joji Alonso and Associates
    • Jose Dominic F. Clavano IV
    • Marge Gutierrez
    • Bernie Lopez
    • Bing Matoto
    • Chinkee Tan
    • Chippy Espiritu
    • Chito Lozada
    • Cynthia Balana
    • DG Rowel Barba
    • Dean Nilo Divina
    • Dinah Ventura
    • Dindo Martinez
    • Dr. Carlos P. Gatmaitan, FICD
    • Ed Lacson
    • Enrique Garcia
    • Eunice Samonte
    • Fidel Mangonon III
    • Gigie Arcilla
    • Ginggay Hontiveros-Malvar
    • JV Aycardo
    • James Indino
    • Jeannie E. Javelosa
    • Jess Varela
    • John Dodson
    • Jomar Lacson
    • Julius Manicad
    • Jun Ledesma
    • Lila Czarina A. Aquitania, Esq.
    • Mike Calma
    • Monica Therese Cating-Cabral, MD
    • Brian Michael Icasas Cabral
    • Myka Romulo
    • Nick Giongco
    • Nick Quijano
    • Paul Isla
    • Paulo Flores, OHF
    • Primer Pagunuran
    • Prof. Dennis Coronacion
    • Reyner Villaseñor
    • Ricky Rionda
    • Robert E.A. Borje
    • Rogelio Quevedo
    • Romeo Romulo
    • Ron de los Reyes
    • Roy Ibay
    • Bong Go
    • Star Elamparo
    • Teddy Montelibano
    • Todith Garcia
    • VA, Carl and Jason
    • Vernon Velasco
    • Yogi Filemon Ruiz