Justice beyond borders: Why the ICC hearings matter to every Filipino
THE INTERNATIONAL Criminal Court’s (ICC) hearings on the Duterte administration’s war on drugs have once again thrust the Philippines into the global spotlight. At...
The Philippines in 2050: Are we ready for a top‑20 economy?
GLOBAL analysts now project that by 2050, the Philippines may stand among the world’s 20 largest economies. It is an encouraging forecast — but...
Love month and the rising threat of online love scams
FEBRUARY is supposed to be the gentlest month of the year. Hearts decorate storefronts, restaurants fill up with couples, and even the most stoic...
Beyond the Headlines: Trust and Survival in the Filipino Everyday
IN THE past week, Manila’s media has been ablaze with stories that range from impeachment raps against high officials to rising unemployment figures, from...
Innovation. Inclusion. Integrity. BSP’s three pillars for the future
AT THE Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) annual reception on January 23, Governor Eli M. Remolona Jr. offered a toast that doubled as a...
Abuse at home, dropouts in the classroom
EDUCATION has long been hailed as the great equalizer in Philippine society. It is the promise that no matter where a child is born—whether...
Manila Bay Reclamation: A test of governance
WHEN the rains come, Manila drowns. Streets turn into rivers, homes into islands. Ordinary Filipinos know this pain too well. Now imagine adding concrete...
The Black Nazarene: Why millions walk every January 9
EVERY January 9, Manila becomes a city transformed. Streets that usually echo with jeepneys, vendors, and office workers are swallowed by a sea of...
When celebration turns to tragedy: lessons from Switzerland — and a painful echo from...
THE NEW Year fire in Crans‑Montana, Switzerland — a blaze that killed dozens of young people in a basement bar — shocked a nation...
Voices from the waiting shed: What Filipinos wish for this New Year
AS THE year ends, the country feels noisy again. Headlines compete for attention — a record‑breaking national budget, traffic that refuses to move, and...