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Members of the Kilusang Bayan Kontra Kurakot lay a wreath at the foot of the Rizal Monument during the 129th death anniversary of the country's national hero Dr. Jose P. Rizal last Dec. 30 in Manila to honor his legacy, ideals and patriotism with a vow to continue fighting for good governance. -—PHOTO BY BULLIT MARQUEZ
Members of the Kilusang Bayan Kontra Kurakot lay a wreath at the foot of the Rizal Monument during the 129th death anniversary of national hero Dr. Jose P. Rizal last Dec. 30 in Manila, with a vow to continue fighting for good governance. -—PHOTO BY BULLIT MARQUEZ
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January 2, 2026February 19, 2026Opinion

Let us make it a happier new year

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As children, we realize quickly the falsehood of elf workshops, Rudolph, and Santa Claus. In our maturity, the next myth we debunk is that of a merry Christmas. Indeed, while Whitney Houston’s “I Will Always Love You” replays for the 13th time in a neighbor’s home, while guests biding time to bow out move on...

On the cusp of 2026, where are we at in the corruption scandal?
An unfinished flood control project in Tagbac, Jaro District in Iloilo City —PHOTO BY ARNOLD ALMACEN
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December 30, 2025December 31, 2025Opinion

On the cusp of 2026, where are we at in the corruption scandal?

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Catalina Cabral died under mysterious circumstances on Dec. 18 and Rossana Fajardo has quit the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) effective today, Dec. 30. Where are we at in the inquiry into the corruption scandal involving the institutionalized looting of public coffers?  Christmas has come and gone and the new year approaches on winged feet,...