PhilHealth in code red
IT IS ALMOST funny how politics, slowness, and bureaucracy can hold health care, a human right, hostage. PhilHealth, the state health insurer, is again...
Justice for small fishers, 2
COMMERCIAL fishing is said to boost fish productivity and employment. However, these gains are generally fleeting and concentrated in a few major businesses. Overfishing...
Justice for small fishers, 1
MILLIONS of small-scale fishers depend on municipal waters. Therefore, the controversy over whether commercial fishing vessels should be allowed is more than a policy...
Shadows of insecurity, 2
ENVY is yet another common trigger. In a competitive work environment, it is not uncommon for individuals to feel envious of colleagues who seem...
Shadows of insecurity, 1
HAS SOMEONE ever cut you off in the middle of a meeting while you confidently presented an idea, making himself the center of attention...
Justice on the run
THE LONG arm of justice has finally caught up with former President Rodrigo Duterte. On March 11, 2025, Duterte was arrested upon his arrival...
Trumping diplomacy
IT TAKES a certain audacity to openly belittle an ally fighting for its survival while cozying up to an adversary bent on global destabilization....
Dynasties: Democracy’s double-edged sword
SOME NAMES never seem to leave the political stage. Political dynasties have clung to power for generations throughout the country, from Malacañang to the...
More than grades, 2
UNITY among and immersion in student organizations foster a sense of purpose, teaching young leaders to embrace progressive ideas while cultivating holistic growth. When...
More than grades, 1
JOINING student organizations, clubs, councils, and school papers is more than just a way to pass the time in college; it is an experience...