‘Trapo’: The soundtrack of rotten politics
YANO'S “Trapo” is not just a song, it is a scathing indictment of Philippine politics, and as the 2025 midterm elections draw near, its...
The need to unite our will with God’s will
THAT need is clearly seen when Christ himself said: “Whoever does the will of God is my brother and sister and mother.” (Mk 3,...
Legal aid for Filipino citizens jailed abroad
I AM RAISING a critical issue concerning the plight of Filipino citizens detained or jailed abroad and to recommend measures for providing them with...
Protection of trade secrets
CAN A TOMATO-based chicken curry dish recipe be a subject of a case of patent infringement, trade secret theft, and passing off?
This is an...
Humanitarian intent vs political calculation
THE ELECTION season is often a time of great hope — and great risk — for Philippine democracy. It is a season when citizens...
Our reason needs to be guided by faith and charity
“BY THE prince of demons he drives out demons.” (Mk 3, 22). Filled with anger and unbelief, the scribes of Christ’s time did not...
‘Mga planong hindi drawing’
“Revenge to the man has to be so severe that his vengeance need not to be feared.” – Machiavelli ...
Job mismatch
I AM WRITING about the persistent issue of job mismatch in the Philippines to propose an innovative solution involving artificial intelligence (AI) to mitigate...
Red warning
THE SEATING arrangements for Pope Francis’s funeral was this: Catholic royalty at the front, followed by other royalty and then world leaders on...