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FIRING LINE: Political breeding
By Robert B. Roque, Jr. I want to think young Congressman Leandro Leviste is straight as an arrow, and in the habit of putting himself...
Accountability calls mount, as DPWH flood culprits still free
Public tolerance for corruption is hardening, with Filipinos increasingly demanding the arrest and prosecution of officials implicated in the controversial flood control projects of...
FIRING LINE: Another time for Torre to shine
By Robert B. Roque, Jr. A few days after the unceremonious axing of Gen. Nicolas Torre III as PNP chief, Malacañang rushed in front of...
FIRING LINE: When accountability dies with the official
By Robert B. Roque, Jr. The death of former DPWH Undersecretary Cathy Cabral has reopened a familiar wound in Philippine public life, reviving memories of the late DILG...
HOWIE SEE IT: A shepherd’s voice
By Atty. Howie Calleja As the air crackles with anger, with the righteous fury of a people tired of broken promises and whispered deals in...
SwissCham PH advances circular economy at annual members’ meet
The Swiss Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (SwissCham Philippines) convened members, government officials, and business leaders for its 2025 Annual General Membership (AGM)...
EU backs PH reforms on human rights, justice, and transparency
The European Union (EU) and the Philippines reaffirmed their shared commitment to upholding human rights, due process, and the rule of law during the...
Aboitiz expands renewable projects, brings ESG to host communities
The Aboitiz Group is stepping up its drive toward cleaner energy through its renewable arm, SN Aboitiz Power Group (SNAP), which brought Environmental, Social,...
New law boosts legal aid, digital access for Muslim Filipinos
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has signed a new law that will make it easier for Filipino Muslims to access justice through Shari’ah courts...
EU regrets curbs on election monitors in PH midterms
European Union High Representative and Vice President Kaja Kallas has expressed regret over restrictions placed on international election observers during the recent Philippine midterm...