A UN seat worth taking, 1
FANS OF the John Wick films will remember a recurring phrase: “a seat at the table.” In that fictional underworld, the High Table is...
Not just a transport strike, 2
FROM a wider view, the connection becomes clearer. The country’s reliance on imported oil means that conflicts abroad — like the ongoing Iran War...
The audit of learning, 2
HERE IS where the conversation often turns unfair to teachers. When the system fails, the easiest scapegoat is the person closest to the child:...
The audit of learning, 1
THE FIRST time you hear “P1.015 trillion,” your brain does what brains do when numbers get too big: it turns the figure into a...
A nation on the edge, 2
THE DEPARTMENT of Energy admits it cannot cap prices under the law unless emergency powers are invoked. Malacañang says changes are up to Congress.
In...
A nation on the edge, 1
THERE was a time when a one-peso fuel hike could already send transport and progressive groups to the streets — whistles, placards, radio voices...
Beyond the numbers
NUMBERS help us spot patterns. But they rarely tell the whole story. Behind every percentage point is a real person — someone with struggles,...
The case vs political dynasty, 2
CRITICS argue that voters should decide, and in theory, that sounds reasonable. In practice, dynasties tilt the playing field long before ballots are cast....
The case vs political dynasty, 1
ELECTION season in the Philippines has a familiar rhythm. Tarpaulins rise before the rain clouds do, surnames grow larger than platforms, and campaign jingles...
Teachers’ boundaries in 2026
TEACHING did not suddenly become difficult in 2026. It has been quietly heavy for years, but this year feels different because the weight is...