PINK inspires hope but the battle for good governance is long and painful
Around six years ago, in my attempt to make light of the imminent grim future of the Philippines under Duterte, I wrote a piece that...
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To vote is not just a right—it is a sacred obligation of every qualified citizen. Our history, as well as the histories of other democratic...
Why independence of Congress is important now more than ever
There are three branches of the government in the Philippines. They were established as independent bodies for the purpose of checks and balances. If one...
Painting suspected criminals as people without rights is beyond dangerous
“Criminals have no humanity.” These were the exact words of President Rodrigo Duterte as he addressed the reports of human rights watchdogs in the country....
The political implications of ending the second DDS probe after just one hearing
It didn’t come as a surprise when after just one hearing; the Senate committee on public order has decided to end the probe into the...
Project NOAH continues – It is coming back home to UP
Project NOAH (Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards) was conceived after the massive destruction caused by late-season tropical storm Sendong (Washi) on December 16, 2011. It...
Is Senator De Lima’s cry for political persecution justified?
Senator Leila De Lima has been vilified by the Duterte administration even before she took office. Since then, she has continued speaking out against Duterte...
How to get rid of a Trillanes ‘nuisance’
Vocal Duterte critic Senator Leila de Lima is about to get arrested for drug-related charges. That would be one less political problem for the Duterte...
Understanding why Filipinos are getting skeptical of political protests
The Philippines has made history on February 22, 1986, when millions of Filipinos joined the EDSA Revolution to peacefully put down a regime that lasted...
Sen Pacquiao’s use of the Bible to justify his arguments is dangerous
The recent debate between Senator Manny Pacquiao and Bataan Representative Geraldine Roman on House Bill 267 or the Anti SOGI Discrimination Act has once again shed...
Why revising history to paint the Marcoses as heroes is an insult to Filipinos
It was on September 21, 1972 when the late president Ferdinand Marcos appeared on TV to formally declare Martial Law. The said rule lasted for...
VP Robredo to Mayors: Request Aid from Foreign Agencies Directly
It’s a fact that the top two officials in the land are at odds with each other since they took office as the President and...
The Duterte and Trump connection and why worrying over it is pointless
Duterte and Trump fans and opponents continue to draw connections and comparisons between the two but is there really anything to worry about between the two...
Duterte’s war on drugs and crime: The negative impact of rogue cops
This failure to address the criminals inside the police force is taking its toll, not just lives of people outside the war on drugs and...
Once and For All, Let’s End the K-12 Debate
The K-12 policy introduced by the Aquino administration is on its first year. As expected, it was a rocky start. Although the sitting president has...