Pope Leo XIV’s message of ‘logic of littleness’ in Türkiye
ISTANBUL, Türkiye – My recent visit to Türkiye, a predominantly Muslim nation, reminded me of Pope Leo XIV’s message about the Gospel’s “logic of...
The power of art in the fight for West Philippine Sea
STREET art is a legal form of artistic expression that always had a history of being influenced by prevailing social issues.
Street art makes...
The flawed ‘consent’ in Nueva Vizcaya mining dispute
“ENOUGH is enough. Let us now raise our voices louder and demand accountability.”
Bayombong Catholic Bishop Jose Elmer Mangalinao warned of worsening ecological damage in Nueva Vizcaya...
The ‘red-tagging’ case of detained journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio
THE PROLONGED detention of journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio is “inhumane and has no place in a system that claims to uphold justice and respect media freedom.”
This was...
Human trafficking as modern day slavery
VICTIMS of trafficking face profound suffering that may last their lifetime, the incalculable injustice perpetrated by people who make a living out of deceiving unsuspecting...
The battle for the sperm and right to life
THE “RIGHT to life” line in the abortion debate centers on conflicting rights, particularly the moral status of a fetus versus bodily autonomy of the...
Male sexual abuse in Ilonggo Cinemalaya film
MALE sexual abuse is the focus of two regional entries in the 21st Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival – “Kung Tugnaw Ang Kaidalman Sang Lawod”...
‘Alipato at Muog’ film on desaparecidos
EXACTLY a year after being given an X-rating, the “Alipato at Muog” film on desaparecidos was recognized as Best Picture by the Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences...
The economics of vote buying
THE YOUNG Ae-sun in the Netflix Kdrama “When Life Gives You Tangerines” lost the class election for presidency not because of fewer votes but because the class’ rich kid...
Women’s suffrage and vote in Philippine election
WOMEN’S suffrage means the right of women to vote for any candidate in office.
On the other hand, the women’s vote refers to a united...