Editorial

Reciprocity should be central to any proposal to end Filipinos’ constitutional entitlements to exclusive ownership of strategic industries. As the economy booms, making more Filipinos affluent, the government must pursue reciprocity with other nations to prepare for domestic companies or the country’s citizens to invest overseas. Retired Senior Associate Justice …

He has defenders in the Senate who tried but failed to block the show cause order against him. Any sane man innocent of crimes alleged against him would welcome the opportunity to quash the allegations, speak his truth, and uncloak the charlatans bearing false witness against him. Anyone, we imagine, …

China’s foray into the solar system, starting with a moon exploration, has more of a commercial rather than scientific purpose. American interest in the ongoing imbroglio in the West Philippine Sea goes beyond friendship or the defense agreement expressed through the oft-repeated expression “iron-clad defense commitment” in a historic alliance. …

In colorful Philippine politics, often characterized by drama and intrigue, one recurring plotline seems to be legislators’ absenteeism. While we may chuckle at the irony of elected officials neglecting their duties, the reality is far from amusing. A few in both chambers seem to have mastered the art of playing …

Efforts are being exerted at the highest level to bring back the old ways of the National Food Authority having a monopoly over rice importation or at least to allow the agency to compete with rice traders in buying grain abroad. The NFA seems resistant to reforms as several past …

Such expenditures, they pointed out, could be better allocated to address pressing domestic issues, such as poverty alleviation, healthcare and education. Since assuming office in 2022, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has embarked on numerous foreign trips to strengthen diplomatic ties, attract investments, and promote economic cooperation with other nations. His …

Sabotaging the operations of the NFA is an attack against the Rice Tariffication Law, which is a reform that has delivered a painful blow to the giant traders who have monopolized the sector for so long. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. may just as well hold on to the …

According to its dynastic history, there is a sea for each of the four geographic directions. Celebrated Chinese general and philosopher Sun Tzu, author of the famed “Art of War,” could not have dreamt of a time when China would venture into global expansionism simply by drawing lines. The conflict …

CoA was asked to find out if public money is indeed being spent on legal projects and services. In the debate on the Constitutional amendment bill or Resolution of Both Houses 7, the public expects intelligent discussions from their elected representatives and not cheap gimmicks such as those being resorted …

A seemingly innocuous tool, language can perpetuate biases against women and desensitize societies to inequality. Many Filipino women grace boardrooms and lead social movements, while some hold positions of power in the government. Yet, a persistent undercurrent of inequality lies under this veneer of progress and efforts to empower women. …