Story for our times
Rosario A. Garcellano
October 15, 2024
Kerwin Espinosa’s testimony at the Oct. 11 hearing of the House of Representatives’ quad committee dredged an 8-year-old case from
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Transitioning away from fossil fuels must be rapid, equitable and just
Luke Espiritu
September 30, 2024
September saw high-level meetings seeking to steer the course of human civilization’s future amid multiple global challenges. More than 190
‘Sa Prisinto Ka Na Magpaliwanag’ and Other Filipino Myths
DLS Pineda
September 10, 2024
There always comes a point when those in power make a high-profile arrest, as shown in the current and recent
Floods, foreign funds and fiascos
Eduardo C. Tadem
September 6, 2024
At the House of Representatives’ deliberations on the proposed budget of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) last
Fight back
Roderick Toledo
September 4, 2024
Why are we not yet fighting back against China in the West Philippine Sea? Despite the numbing regularity with which
Seismic shift for the Vice President
Rosario A. Garcellano
September 2, 2024
On Aug. 30, even as social media was still abuzz and aghast at Vice President Sara Duterte’s startling behavior at
How do you solve a problem like Sara Duterte?
Elizabeth Lolarga
August 31, 2024
She is a PR person’s nightmare at the very least. I can imagine her handlers in a state of wild
Sure, let’s discuss so-called ‘grade inflation’
Erwin F. Rafael
August 26, 2024
A week after the commencement exercises of the University of the Philippines, an article in Rappler by UP faculty member and
Alex Lacson and Rotary District 3810: A tension of viewpoints on patriotism
Veronica Margarette Tapia
August 19, 2024
“I’m fighting for the truth,” he said, and the other countered: “We’re all fighting for the truth.” A meaningful tension
Perseverance and passion for challenges met and to confront
Ma. Cynthia Rose Banzon Bautista
August 14, 2024
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is the commencement address delivered by the author at the recognition rites of the Asian Center
Scholars should be activists, and vice versa
Ryan Joseph Martinez
August 8, 2024
“All scholars should be activists, and all activists should be scholars” was Professor Emeritus Eduardo Tadem’s sharp response to Joe
Surviving burnouts as a UP student and cadet officer
Mervin Manaois
August 5, 2024
Being a student of the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman is one thing; being a volunteer worker is another.
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5 ways Philippine dynasties are able to stay in power
Guinevere Latoza and Maujerie Miranda, Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism
October 30, 2024
(Last of two parts) The Sanggunian Kabataan (SK) law and Bangsamoro Electoral Code define and prohibit political dynasties. However, these
Duterte admits setting up death squad in Davao City
Christine O. Avendaño
October 29, 2024
In two stunning admissions he made before a Senate blue ribbon subcommittee on Monday, former President Rodrigo Duterte said he
8 out of 10 district reps belong to dynasties
Guinevere Latoza and Maujerie Miranda, Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism
October 29, 2024
(First of two parts) Fathers and mothers passing on their government posts to sons and daughters, as if these were
Meet the ‘obese’ political dynasties of the Philippines
Carmela Fonbuena, Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism
October 28, 2024
We’ve seen sibling pairs in the Senate, as well as mother-and-son tandems. But three brothers? If the pre-election polls hold
‘Batang Quiapo’: Behind the ‘teleserye’ scenes
Joel Saracho
October 27, 2024
Apo Manuel and his fake gold bars will haunt me for a little more time. If you don’t get the
Portraits in Jazz: At play with Lynn Sherman
Jocelyn de Jesus
October 26, 2024
(Eighth of a series) “…Lightly child, lightly. Learn to do everything lightly. Yes, feel lightly even though you’re feeling deeply…” To