‘WPS, atin ‘to!’
Instead of looking for ways to resolve the issue and galvanize the people to take collective action, these politicos deliberately sow…
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Columnists, editorials, guest essays, and letters — Daily Tribune Opinion.
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…
Valium addiction’s curse: A true story
I loved Sarah and when she died, I had nightmares. When six more of my patients died in a span of three weeks, I developed chronic insomnia.
Bully who cried ‘bully’
If criticizing that waste of public funds makes one a bully, then every taxpayer in this country should be proud to wear the label.
Discipline bites back
So who needs disciplining more — the enforcer who turned a curfew violation into a death sentence, or the officials who empowered their…
When comedy crosses the line
Freedom of expression protects robust discussion, satire and comedy. But it does not place every public statement beyond legal scrutiny.
‘Mahiya naman kayo’: No effect on shameless
Whether the Senate can break this cycle will determine if there is still shame as a moral constraint in Philippine politics.
Marcos regime imploding
The Center for People Empowerment in Governance Inc. outlined the administration’s tactics thus far and how they contribute to the economic…
