The monkeys in our midst, Chinese and Filipino
Roderick Toledo
August 4, 2026
There are far more monkey species and monkeys in China than in the Philippines. In China, out of about 20
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Why Sen. Pia Cayetano should consider recusing herself from the impeachment trial
Rafael R. Castillo
July 31, 2026
One of the oldest principles of justice is also one of its simplest: Justice must not only be done, it
Why the INC mobilization was not another Edsa
Rafael R. Castillo
July 5, 2026
Last week’s Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) mobilization along Edsa, later moved to Liwasang Bonifacio in Manila, has invited comparison with
The INC mobilization is a test of Philippine institutions
Rafael R. Castillo
July 1, 2026
Public demonstrations often become defining moments not because of the number of people in the streets but because of the
Can the truth prevail in dark politics?
Christele Jao Amoyan
June 29, 2026
People are truthful by default. In theory, this should create a fair and honest world with fewer heartbreak, less crime,
What I have learned from the Jesuits
Roderick Toledo
June 25, 2026
It is not often that I reflect on the formal education I received from the Jesuits, which was from elementary
Beauty pageants and putting lipstick on a pig
Reinjiel Danica E. dela Cruz
June 21, 2026
What people don’t realize about beauty pageants is that they are never just about beauty. Beyond the glittering gowns, practiced
Is Senate abolition the best option?
Roderick Toledo
June 11, 2026
What good is an institution that does much harm, has lost its way, and many of whose members steal from
Tenderness and ‘heroes’ at the Cayetano bloc’s blue ribbon committee hearing
Rosario A. Garcellano
June 5, 2026
There was tenderness galore on Thursday at the blue ribbon committee hearing of the bloc led by Alan Peter Cayetano,
A time for sacrifice, a time for statesmanship
Rafael R. Castillo
June 3, 2026
The strength of a democracy is measured not only by the quality of its leaders but also by the resilience
When the Senate majority senators stage a ‘boycott’
Rosario A. Garcellano
June 2, 2026
The majority senators led by Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano were nowhere to be seen at the scheduled start of
Incompetent law enforcement is laughable but not funny
Roderick Toledo
May 20, 2026
Law enforcement in our country is notorious for its incompetence and downright criminal behavior. The police force is also widely
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The monkeys in our midst, Chinese and Filipino
Roderick Toledo
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There are far more monkey species and monkeys in China than in the Philippines. In China, out of about 20
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