The arrest of Rodrigo Duterte: A defining moment for justice
THE ARREST of former President Rodrigo Duterte on charges of crimes against humanity is a watershed moment in Philippine history.
For years, Duterteās controversial...
Muntinlupa City celebrating 30 years of progress and unity
MARCH 1, 2025 was a red letter day in Muntinlupa City as it marked its 30th Cityhood Anniversary with a series of milestone events...
The impact of delisting from the FATF gray list
THE RECENT decision by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) to remove the Philippines from its global āgray listā marks a significant milestone in...
Addressing the surge in dengue cases
THE PHILIPPINES faces a significant public health challenge with the recent surge in dengue cases which demand urgent attention and action. The Department of...
Is Comelec doing enough to ensure fair, honest, credible midterm elections?
THE COMMISSION on Elections (Comelec) has been actively enforcing laws against election offenses, particularly focusing on vote-buying and campaign violations. While these efforts...
A critical juncture in Philippine democracy
THE RECENT impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte marks a pivotal moment in Philippine politics, shaking the very core of our democratic principles. With...
Launch of peso-denominated interest rate hedge
TODAY marks a significant milestone for the Philippine financial market as the Philippine Dealing and Exchange Corp. (PDEx) introduces the country's first peso-denominated interest...
Balancing act in the South China Sea
THE RECENT redeployment of the US militaryās Typhon launchers from Laoag airfield to another location on Luzon has sparked significant attention and controversy. These...
Celebrating milestones and embracing the future of Philippine banking
BY IGNACIO R. BUNYE
THE TRADITIONAL Annual Reception for the Banking Community at the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), recently held at the historic Fort...
The unyielding fury of nature and our collective responsibility
THE FIRST TIME I heard about the wildfires ravaging the Los Angeles area was when I tuned in to get an update on the...