Beyond the ‘Balota’
SITTING with a tub of popcorn in front of my iPad, ready to watch another movie, I had no idea Balota would shake me...
‘Trapo’: The soundtrack of rotten politics
YANO'S “Trapo” is not just a song, it is a scathing indictment of Philippine politics, and as the 2025 midterm elections draw near, its...
Where have all the brilliant senators gone?
THE PHILIPPINE Senate used to be the nation's intellectual heart, full of brilliant statespersons and brave lawmakers who shaped the laws with knowledge and...
Budget betrayal
WE VIEW the national budget as more than a technical document. It shows the government's priorities and dedication to the people. The 2025 budget...
The disruptive pope
POPE FRANCIS, the beloved 266th head of the Catholic Church, passed away last Monday at the age of 88, and the world fell into...
When honors go bland, 2
THIS REALITY is underscored by the experience of students who navigate school strategically, aiming not to learn deeply but to maintain high GPAs. Such...
When honors go bland, 1
LATIN honors, which used to be a mark of achievement for only a few, now seem to be all around at graduation. Cum laude,...
Toga, interrupted
IN THE heat of April, under the stifling sun of Antique, something far heavier than the climate settled over a small town graduation —...
The ‘tatsulok’ of inequality
ROM DONGETO’S “Tatsulok” was performed by Buklod in the late 1980s, Bamboo in the 2000s, and Ben&Ben in the 2020s. This song's timeless appeal...
Holy Week mystiques
THE Holy Week in the Philippines is a profoundly significant time, blending solemn religious observances with age-old superstitions that have endured for generations. These...