Heat and Politics: A Reflection on Normalization
An op-ed compares the intensifying heat in the Philippines to political decay, warning against normalizing corruption and injustice.
Category : Policy Analysis
Mayor Probes Illegal Fees at Carbon Market
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival investigates reports of daily membership fees and charges collected by organizations at Carbon Public Market, potentially reaching P18 million monthly.
SC Ruling on Carandang: Victory for Checks and Balances
The Supreme Court's decision to reverse Arthur Carandang's dismissal reinforces constitutional limits on presidential power and the independence of the Ombudsman, highlighting the need for an educated electorate.
Moral and Economic Dilemma: Who Should Own the Bamboo Flute?
A student analyzes a moral dilemma involving three children disputing a bamboo flute. Gloria, the maker, has the strongest claim, followed by Cora, who can play it.
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World Press Freedom Day Highlights Newsroom Financial Struggles
On World Press Freedom Day, the focus shifts from censorship to financial sustainability as newsrooms globally face closures and funding cuts.
Cebu BRT-Capitol Dispute Exposes Governance Failure
The dispute over the BRT station near Cebu Provincial Capitol reveals a deeper governance failure in reconciling infrastructure modernization with heritage protection. Both sides have valid concerns, but the lack of integrated planning has led to conflict
Duterte warns vs 'pressure politics' over SALN scrutiny
Rep. Paolo Duterte questions selective use of SALN amid impeachment moves, warns of political pressure on lawmakers to conform.
Benitez drops countercharges after Ombudsman dismissal
House Deputy Speaker Alfredo Abelardo Benitez will not pursue countercharges against Roger Ledesma after the Ombudsman dismissed a landbanking complaint for lack of evidence.
House Finds Probable Cause to Impeach VP Sara Duterte
The House committee found probable cause to impeach VP Sara Duterte. The report heads to plenary, but delays loom via Supreme Court challenges and Senate trial timeline.
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Ex-Employee Testifies in P96.5M Ghost Flood Control Case
A former liaison officer testified against spouses Sarah and Pacifico Discaya II in a P96.5-million ghost flood control project case, revealing insider details of company operations.
Hontiveros Expects Zaldy Co to Reveal Flood Control Scam
Senator Risa Hontiveros hopes former Rep. Zaldy Co will disclose his knowledge of the massive flood control scam upon his return to the Philippines, aiding the Blue Ribbon Committee's investigation.
Marcoleta Questions Lacson's Blue Ribbon Leadership
Senator Marcoleta challenges Lacson's handling of the flood control scam probe, citing conditions and lack of subpoenas for key witnesses.
DILG Suspends Two SK Chairpersons in Makati Over Corruption
The DILG has suspended two SK chairpersons in Makati for corruption, including falsification of documents and bribery. The suspensions last three to six months.
21 drivers face court for drunk driving violations in Cebu
LTO 7 reports 21 drivers charged for violating the Anti-Drunk and Drugged Driving Act, with 18 caught in Cebu City and 3 in Talisay. Three already convicted.
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Witness Testifies in P96.5-M Ghost Flood Control Case
A former employee testified in court about ghost flood control project involving P96.5 million, revealing company operations and shareholder mystery.
Cebu Council ACTIEF Denial Sparks Constitutional Debate
The Cebu City Council's denial of ACTIEF Pit-os Campus accreditation may be seen as a technical decision, but it raises constitutional issues about education access, political influence, and student welfare.
Cebu City Robbery Suspect Cites Mother's ICU Ordeal
A man arrested for armed robbery in Cebu City told authorities he acted out of desperation to help his mother, who is confined in an ICU. The suspect, a former inmate, was arrested after a violent robbery attempt.
Advocates Urge DTI to Act on Vape Law Violations
Anti-smoking groups call on DTI to enforce RA 11900 against tobacco firms accused of illegal promotions and unregistered products, citing risks to children and public health.
Cebu Hit-and-Run Exposes Gaps in Anti-Drunk Driving Law
The death of Kingston Ralph Cheng in a hit-and-run reveals loopholes in the Anti-Drunk Driving Act, prompting proposed amendments to close evidentiary gaps and strengthen enforcement.
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Romualdez camp seeks to block Ombudsman probe
Lawyers of Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez ask the Ombudsman to stop investigations, citing prejudgment by officials Remulla and Clavano.
Rethinking Resilience: Strong or Conditioned to Endure?
As crises mount, the word 'resilience' is often used to praise Filipinos. But is it masking systemic failures that should be fixed instead of endured?
A Year After Pope Francis: A Quiet Call to Notice
Reflecting on Pope Francis one year after his death, this article explores his quiet wisdom, focus on the marginalized, and enduring question: are we still looking out for one another?
Flood Control Scandal: Outrage Without Accountability
The Philippine flood control scandal reveals billions lost to ghost projects. Despite protests, no officials face jail. The article calls for sustained pressure and naming those responsible.
PNP steps up monitoring of gas-and-run incidents
The Philippine National Police has intensified monitoring of gas-and-run incidents to prevent the crime from becoming a common modus operandi, with arrests already made.
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Labor Group Seeks Abolition of Regional Wage Board
The General Alliance of Workers Association (Gawa) calls for the abolition of the regional wage board, citing its failure to provide timely economic relief for private sector workers in Western Visayas amid the economic crisis.
P299M Cash in Grocery Boxes Delivered to DPWH Official: Witness
A witness testified that P299 million in cash, packed in grocery boxes, was delivered to a former DPWH official's office, linked to government contracts and a ghost project case.
P299M in Grocery Boxes Delivered to Ex-DPWH Official: Witness
A contractor employee testified that P299 million in cash, packed in grocery boxes, was delivered to former DPWH Assistant District Engineer Brice Hernandez for infrastructure projects.
Ombudsman Denies Romualdez Travel for Medical Check-Up
The Office of the Ombudsman has rejected former House Speaker Martin Romualdez's request to travel to Singapore for a medical check-up, citing an ongoing investigation into alleged corruption in flood control projects.
Carpio Asks Court to Cancel Subpoena for Tax Returns
Manases Carpio, husband of VP Sara Duterte, has filed a motion in Quezon City court to nullify a subpoena for his Income Tax Returns, issued by the House Committee on Justice as part of an impeachment probe.
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NBI: VP Sara's Confidential Fund Receipts Possibly Single-Handwritten
An NBI forensic examiner testified that multiple confidential fund receipts for Vice President Sara Duterte's office show handwriting similarities, suggesting a single author, amid ongoing impeachment hearings.
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