Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla’s surprise announcement on Saturday about Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa’s impending arrest by the International Criminal Court (ICC) buoyed hopes that justice would finally be served the thousands of victims of extrajudicial killings (EJK) during former President Duterte’s vicious war on drugs. “I have it on good authority … that the […]... Keep on reading: A reckoning too long in coming
The Duterte dynasty committed a monumental blunder when it failed to field a trusted successor in the 2022 presidential elections. For that, the Dutertes now find themselves in a political inferno. Is the Marcos dynasty headed for the same colossal mistake in the run-up to the 2028 presidential election? Will the Marcoses suffer the same […]... Keep on reading: Forward or backward in 2028
Barely had Typhoon “Tino” finished wreaking havoc in the country when Supertyphoon “Uwan” loomed large. There is no point in comparing the damage caused by the two, as their scope spanned multiple regions, targeting the most geographically vulnerable ones. This came after the devastation already wrought by earthquakes. We suffered too many unnecessary deaths, with […]... Keep on reading: Unnatural disasters
Ever wonder how a solon can easily get P1 billion in congressional pork barrel per year? As the Senate resumes its investigation into substandard and ghost flood control projects that have been blamed for the widespread flooding in our country, it would be worthwhile to highlight what former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) […]... Keep on reading: Leadership fund vs. insertions (1)
Beijing–The two fundamentals of energy security are stability in supply and demand and affordable prices. A sharp decline in supply or a sudden increase in demand can push up energy prices, triggering inflation and disrupting economic growth. The oil shocks of the 1970s, which led to stagflation in Western economies, are a reminder of the […]... Keep on reading: AI can boost energy security in Apec
Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano saw how the Department of Public Works and Highways/budget scams managed to enrage a public long resigned to and numbed by corruption. Beyond the massive amounts involved and the telegenic impact of floods on people’s resources and lives, the lack of any effort to conceal the corruption added insult to injury: […]... Keep on reading: Connecting corruption and elections
It questions why, given the country’s vast marine resources, commercial fishing companies—with their most advanced equipment and vessels that can operate well beyond the 15-kilometer municipal waters—insist on encroaching on the traditional fishing grounds of the marginalized fisherfolk. I believe that municipal waters are still relatively abundant in fish despite widespread overfishing. Hence, commercial fishing […]... Keep on reading: Overfished coastal waters: Small fisherfolk’s fight for justice
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Check out the Lotto draw results of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) for Wednesday, November 12, 2025. READ MORE: Lotto draw results, November 11, 2025 Lone bettor bags P184M Super Lotto jackpot for November 11 draw PCSO Lotto games The PCSO holds five 6-pick number games, the Lotto 6/42, MegaLotto 6/45, SuperLotto 6/49 GrandLotto […]... Keep on reading: Lotto draw results, November 12, 2025
Discussion on sustainability used to be met with so much anticipation, but as targets fell short and the impacts of climate change continue to persist, the term has become just another “buzzword.” “In my previous assignment, I was part of the team at the United Nations in New York. I was a negotiator for the […]... Keep on reading: For PH envoy, sustainability is more than a ‘buzzword’
For leading sustainability initiatives in Southeast Asia, 12 Philippine companies from diverse industries were recognized in the recently held Asia ESG Positive Impact Awards held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, last Nov. 6. Organized by the Star Media Group, the event sought not just to award firms from Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines for embodying environmental, […]... Keep on reading: 12 PH companies hailed for ESG initiatives in regional awards
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