Energy crisis calls for everyday heroes
THE ENERGY crisis is no longer an abstract policy debate — it is the rising cost in our bills, the strain on our transport,...
Holy Week in the Philippines: A blend of faith, tradition, and modern challenges
HOLY WEEK holds immense significance in our predominantly Catholic country, where the week serves as a time for reflection, repentance, and renewal. Traditionally, Filipinos...
Juan and Maria at the crossroads of crisis
THE PESO has fallen to its weakest level in history — P60.10 to the dollar. For Juan and Maria, this is not an abstract...
Muntinlupa City @ 31 — A reflection on systems, service, and people
IF YOU had been at the newly refurbished Muntinlupa Sports Center during Muntinlupa’s 31st cityhood anniversary, you would have felt it right away —...
Golden milestones, shared legacies
FIFTY years is a long journey for any institution. A Golden Anniversary is more than a marker of endurance; it is a celebration of...
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...