Opinion
The US is bluffing on its demand for the bases
If the younger Marcos wants to put at risk his family’s somewhat dynastic governance, he is not that naive how...
Fair and equitable pension system
Think about this: If, according to National Treasurer Rosalia de Leon, the unfunded liabilities of the Military and Uniformed Personnel...
Exclusion of witnesses
"A lawyer must be quick to move for the exclusion of witnesses not authorized to be in court when another...
The Malampaya deal
"The truth is that Malampaya had been successfully operated by an all-Filipino team of experts for at least two decades...
A threat to national security
“Since the power distribution of the country has an element of national security, it becomes imperative the government be in...
Fountain pen collecting in the Philippines
“Collecting whatever object you are interested in provides an avenue to rejuvenate the spirit, to relish the pursuit that ignites...
A working Congress
Speaker Martin Romualdez is on the right track in urging the House of Representatives to focus on their job of...
After the weeping
"After the weeping over heritage treasures lost, we should move forward with a renewed sense of history, a love of...
Resurrecting the Philippine Constabulary
"The other issue to resolve is will a resurrected PC go back as part of the AFP or will it...
Against the stream: Iraq artist battles to save boating tradition
"Painter Salim went to nautical clubs and helped create teams that would teach young people how to navigate the gondola-like...
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