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What does the Cabinet cleansing mean?

EXECUTIVE Secretary Lucas Bersamin described the recent Cabinet reshuffle initiated by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. as a form of “cleansing.” This choice of words,...

Electric plate number identifiers

THE TERM “No Contact Apprehension Policy” or NCAP has become a widely discussed issue in the Philippines, particularly in relation to traffic enforcement in...

The Cabinet should have a performance monitoring system

REPORTS from Malacañang indicate that President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. is continuing with the process of revamping his Cabinet. While these actions may be...

A faster Cabinet means better governance

PRESIDENT Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. (PBBM) made headlines with a bold move a few months back: he called for the courtesy resignations of his...

A condo for every Filipino

EDGARDO Gaddi Vazquez is no stranger to innovation. A prolific inventor, entrepreneur, and veteran of the housing industry, Gary — as he is known...

The politics of selling rice

WHEN President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. (PBBM) made the bold promise to bring down the price of rice to p20 per kilo, many Filipinos...

Could the President be offering an olive branch?

IN THE volatile terrain of Philippine politics, signals of reconciliation are often met with skepticism. President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. (PBBM) has recently made...

Let Comelec claim the successful election as a win

IN ANY democracy, the integrity and efficiency of elections are cornerstones of public trust. In the Philippines, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) has long...

About Cabinet reorganization

CABINET reorganization is a normal, though often politically sensitive, aspect of governance. It is a process whereby a President or head of government reviews,...

Implementing waste recycling laws

WHO WAS that senatorial candidate who boldly declared that if elected, he would not propose any new laws because we already have enough? Crazy...