When the peso falls, Juan and Maria feel it first
THE HEADLINES this week were stark: “Peso hits record low at ₱62.27 per US dollar.” To many, this is just another abstract economic figure — a...
Beyond relief, toward flood governance
EVERY August, Metro Manila braces for the familiar rhythm of rain, rising waters, and stalled traffic. Last week, the habagat floods once again submerged...
The man who came home
TO MARK the anniversary of the late senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr.’s passing, I am sharing “The Man Who Came Home”, an oratorical piece...
Impeachment trial: Navigating accountability and procedure
AS THE impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte enters a critical phase, the public’s attention remains fixed on the proceedings at the Senate....
A legacy of light, trust, and nation-building
THE BANK of the Philippine Islands (BPI) marked its 175th anniversary recently with a solemn thanksgiving mass at the Manila Cathedral, officiated by Archbishop...
Updating the Energy Social Contract: The Case for EPIRA Reform
TWENTY-five years ago, the Philippines enacted the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA) to dismantle the state-run utility monopoly, invite private investment, and stimulate...
Promises, performance, and the ‘mahiya naman kayo’ moment
AS WE prepare to listen to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s State of the Nation Address this afternoon, it is only fitting to look back...
Subpoena power and the Sara Duterte Impeachment: Lessons from Corona, risks for today
THE SENATE’S decision this afternoon to consider subpoenaing Vice President Sara Duterte’s tax records has instantly become the most resonant political development of the...
A decade of anchor and anchorless seas: The true worth of the Arbitral Award...
A DECADE has passed since the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague delivered a definitive, resounding verdict that effectively dismantled a superpower’s expansive,...
The impeachment crossroads: a test of institutional resolve
THE IMPEACHMENT trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, set to formally open on July 6, 2026, is no longer just a political spectacle —...