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...
Going beyond our human standards
WE SHOULD never forget that we are meant to live our life with God. Our life therefore should not simply be purely natural and...
The SK CSC eligibility shortcut, 1
THERE ARE quiet policies, and there are loud ones that hit people in the gut. The Civil Service Commission’s move to grant eligibility to...
Programmed plunder
THE DEPARTMENT of Budget and Management (DBM) once again defended the use of unprogrammed appropriations, saying these are “fiscal buffers” and not “secret funds.”...
Trademark and tradition: How the Yumang Dental Clinic evolved in General Santos City
(By Kayla Lois D. Yumang)
Life is one big story to tell. But we can break down the complex tale into phases or through bits...
The brave defenders of the environment are true Christians, 1
THE BRAVE Filipinos defending the environment and ancestral lands from the insatiable greed of mining corporations, corrupt politicians, powerful dynasties and business empires are...
Fluvial flooding: The overlooked threat in low-lying Iloilo
WHEN PEOPLE think of flooding, they often imagine swollen rivers bursting their banks or storm surges crashing into coastal villages. But in many parts...
Women power in Cinemalaya 2025
THE 21ST Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival ended with emphasis on women empowerment in the film industry.
Sari Dalena of “Cinemartyrs” delivered an inspiring speech about discrimination against women...
The latest flashpoint
WHEN WE speak of the crime of plunder, we are not merely referring to corruption in its ordinary sense but to the systematic and...