Comeleak Part 2? What is known and what still needs to be done
After a computer at the Office of the Election Officer (OEO) in Wao, Lanao del Sur was stolen last January 11, 2017, the National Privacy...
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...
My thoughts on blogger accreditation
I prefer events-based accreditation and not daily coverage at the Malacanang Palace. It is more important that the government listen to citizens and open avenues...
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...
SSS pension hike: Win-win or win-lose?
So it has come to pass. After showing some reluctance to approve a P2,000 SSS pension hike until he finds a win-win solution, President Duterte...
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...
#ChildrenNotCriminals: Children need saving. Jail is no place for a child.
Oppose the move in the Congress to lower minimum age of criminal responsibility (LMACR) from the current 15 years old to 9. A few years ago,...
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...
The University Where You Graduate Doesn’t Dictate Your Future
Deciding where to go for college is never easy. Studying in the university is not just about getting a degree. It is more of an...
The Rise of Tough Leaders and Their Populist Agenda
The world was stunned when Brexit campaigners pulled a stunning victory, forcing the UK out of the EU. The right wingers painted immigrants as the...
The Philippines as ASEAN Chair: Six thematic priorities
The Philippines assumed chairmanship of the Association of South East Asia Nations (ASEAN) for 2017, which also coincides with its 50th year anniversary. The ASEAN...