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OPINION: Emergency powers or eminent domain

Buddy Gomez -- Cyberbuddy
Posted at Sep 21 12:33 AM

Neglecting the beneficence of the State’s power of eminent domain might as well be the original sin for which Metro Manila is now being punished. Read more »

OPINION: In Escalante, government wants 'to look forward' into the dark

Inday Espina Varona
Posted at Sep 20 12:39 PM

There is an effort to present the Escalante massacre as a tragedy that should ultimately be blamed on activist groups that aroused people’s ire against the Marcoses. Read more »

OPINION: Former Indonesian president Habibie dies at 83

Karim Raslan - Ceritalah ASEAN
Posted at Sep 17 04:48 AM

He was a quintessential product of Soeharto’s "New Order." He had been a loyal 2 decade-long Cabinet minister and a much promoted, admired and protected protege. Read more »

OPINION: Reading and learning from history

Edmund Tayao
Posted at Sep 16 04:07 PM

Imagine a world where there are no phones, internet, cars and airplanes, only the same people in different clothes and belonging to different political aggrupations. Then ask yourself if everything is a lot better. Read more »

OPINION: How not to fight fake news

Ellen T. Tordesillas
Posted at Sep 16 02:16 PM

An international non-profit law group warns that the anti-fake news bill filed by Senate Pres. Vicente Sotto will kill free speech.  Read more »

Count our blessings

Robert Labayen
Posted at Sep 16 12:24 PM

Counting through our long list of blessings may outweigh the feeling of being defeated. Read more »

#Walang Pasok? Why staying home can be good for you and your wallet

Aneth Ng-Lim
Posted at Sep 16 07:55 AM

While I value exceptional work ethic, I have learned to put a value on myself more. I no longer blindly step out of my home during terrible weather just so I do not miss one day of school or work. Read more »

OPINION: Omnibus manifesto for the survival of Metro Manila

Buddy Gomez -- Cyberbuddy
Posted at Sep 14 06:48 AM

There is absolutely no substitute for, nor other recourse than decongestion and population dispersal in rescuing Metro Manila from damned self-strangulation! Read more »

OPINION: Learnings from the 2019 Philippine Trust Index survey

Ellen T. Tordesillas
Posted at Sep 13 04:13 PM

In this time of fake news, it is understandable that the public is unsure if what they read or hear from news outlets is really the truth.  Read more »

OPINION: ‘Red-tagging’ affects even non-targets, Negros bishop warns

Inday Espina-Varona
Updated as of Sep 13 07:45 AM

The red-tagging of a government doctor in Guihulngan City, Negros Oriental has affected 33 villages in need of government health care. Read more »

OPINION: Prem Tinsulanonda, the man behind Thailand’s revered king

Karim Raslan - Ceritalah ASEAN
Posted at Sep 11 01:29 AM

It is one of the most iconic images in Southeast Asian history: Thailand’s King Bhumibol (Rama IX) sitting regally before a group of prostrating, feuding politicians. The date: May 20th, 1992. Read more »

OPINION: International Humanitarian Law Day

Teddy Locsin Jr.
Posted at Sep 09 11:32 PM

This year’s national observance of International Humanitarian Law Day celebrates the milestone 70th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions. Read more »

OPINION: Paved with good intentions

Edmund Tayao
Posted at Sep 09 05:03 PM

Having to produce enough of the country’s staple has been probably the longest policy debate in the country’s history. Read more »

OPINION: Trillanes writes to Sabio

Ellen Tordesillas
Posted at Sep 09 12:52 PM

Many were surprised and intrigued by lawyer Jude Sabio’s column because he and Sen. Antonio Trillanes were together in haling President Duterte to the International Criminal Court.  Read more »

OPINION: Science proves God sends a miracle from across the universe

Robert Labayen
Posted at Sep 09 12:41 PM

Scientists’ account of how life began shows how God can make anything possible. Read more »

Honor thy lolo and lola, not just on Grandparents Day

Aneth Ng-Lim
Posted at Sep 09 09:04 AM

Notwithstanding your love for your Lolo and Lola, you may feel that we do not need a holiday to celebrate it. After all, there are already far too many commercial and consumer-driven red letter dates, from Valentine’s Day to Mother’s Day, to Father’s Day to Easter, to Halloween and Christmas. Read more »

OPINION: Saving Metro Manila: Out-of-the-box imagineering

Buddy Gomez -- Cyberbuddy
Updated as of Sep 08 08:12 AM

A comprehensive masterplan addressing the otherwise doom and demise of Metro Manila must be anchored upon the ‘sine qua non’ relocation of all military Camps as far away as possible from Metro Manila.  Read more »

Remembering Pamsy

Ellen T. Tordesillas
Posted at Sep 06 03:35 PM

Pamsy Teosico has gone ahead, but I bet, she will be in Silver Linings. Read more »

OPINION: But we voted for change...

Edmund Tayao
Posted at Sep 04 09:31 PM

We voted for change in 2016, and we saw change actually happening since. But we are still hoping for change, real change that will go a long way.  Read more »

OPINION: Bong Go and the system of checks and balances

Ellen T. Tordesillas
Posted at Sep 04 04:52 PM

The independence of the three branches of government from each other is vital under the principle of checks and balances in a democracy. Read more »