By Ignacio R. Bunye The recent impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte marks a pivotal moment in Philippine politics, shaking the very core of our democratic principles. With 215 congressmen endorsing the impeachment complaint and its subsequent transmission to the Senate, we are confronted with a critical test of our commitment to upholding the rule …
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Be your own Valentine
By Herman M. Lagon Valentine’s Day typically evokes romantic visions of lavish gifts, elaborate dinners and extravagant gestures to win over that “special someone.” However, what if this day also reminded you to treat yourself with the same respect and care? Why not take a moment to value yourself rather than concentrate solely on others? …
Ihahalal mo ba ang lapastangang pulitiko?
By MELANIO MAURICIO JR. INSPIRASYON SA BUHAY. “Dapat mong malaman na sa mga huling araw ay darating ang mga panahon ng kaguluhan. Sapagkat ang mga tao’y magiging maibigin sa sarili, maibigin sa salapi, palalo, mapagmataas, mapagsamantala, suwail sa magulang, walang utang na loob, at lapastangan sa Diyos …” (2 Timoteo 3:1-2, Bibliya). *** MGA PULITIKONG …
Hack attack – on toothbrush!
By Dr. Joseph D. Lim This really spiked our interest: Toothbrush has been hacked. Why it matters: Hacking and digital security is so much a part of our life in this day and age of the internet that securing our cyber presence and activities is much a part of every day safety. And so it …
‘Eskrimadoras’ as brave Filipina warriors in CCP Pasinaya 2025
By Dennis Gorecho The performance of eskrimadoras or female arnis players during the 2025 Pasinaya Open House Festival of the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) seemed to be a tribute to brave Filipina warriors. Female members of the Bayanihan Philippine National Folk Dance Company, including actress Ina Feleo, transformed to fierce eskrimadoras wearing baro’t …
4 years behind in literacy
By Herman M. Lagon Our students are in an educational crisis with no clear solution. Despite years of education reforms, pandemic school closures and increased government spending, the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) report shows the harsh reality: Filipino students are four to five years behind in literacy. The pandemic isolated students and …
Continuity in our economic policy
By Sonny Angara Elections, given that they mark transitions in our society, do often trigger periods of soul-searching and reflection. They can also be very emotional affairs, not least because the prospect of new political leaders taking the helm can elicit either anticipation or anxiety. So in the weeks following the recent elections, many asked …
Beware of the secret bondage
By Fr. Roy Cimagala We have to be wary of this spiritual and moral anomaly that, sad to say, is a common affliction these days. It can easily take place when we fail to really give our whole selves to God and to the others, giving an opening for this most deceptive anomaly to enter …
Executive time for a junket operator
By Ade S. Fajardo Senators are very busy people. Their hands are full complying with the constitutional mandate to legislate. They are also politicians who hobnob with people day in and day out. Time is easily lost to meetings and public functions, oftentimes at the expense of family and friends. One may say a senator’s …
The resign reflex
By Herman M. Lagon Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial looms large, but in the chess game of Philippine politics, resignation may be her best move to avoid checkmate. While she insists she’s staying put, history and realpolitik suggest otherwise. Politicians have a knack for saying one thing and doing another, and Sara Duterte is no exception. …