Editorial

As Filipinos observe the solemnity of Holy Week, one hopes that those in government and politics are also taking this pause to confront a pressing economic risk quietly building on the horizon: stagflation. Stagflation, a rare but dangerous condition, occurs when high inflation coincides with weak economic growth and rising …

Good Friday stands as one of the most solemn yet profoundly significant observances in human history. It is a compelling proclamation of God’s boundless and sacrificial love, revealed most fully in the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. It underscores that though fallen in sin, God did not abandon mankind. The crucifixion …

The Middle East crisis is highlighting not only the vulnerability of oil-importing countries like the Philippines to armed conflict in that volatile region, but also the risks faced by the millions of Filipinos who are working abroad due to the lack of opportunities in their own land. Since the United …

As the nation pauses in solemn reflection this Maundy Thursday, the familiar rituals—Visita Iglesia, processions, and prayers—call for acts deeper than the tradition we have been used to. They call for transformation. At the heart of this sacred observance lies a radical model of leadership, love, and surrender embodied by …

OF TREES AND FOREST As the Lenten season reaches its most solemn stretch, our kababayans once again prepare for the Holy Week—a time when streets grow quieter, churches fill with reflection, and families gather for remembrance and reflection. Across the country, from bustling cities to far-flung provinces and barangays, traditions …

As previously announced, the Independent Commission for Infrastructure officially ceases to exist today. The ICI was formed after the scandal erupted over large-scale corruption in the budgeting process and flood control projects. Its creation reinforced public expectations of accountability, which were first raised by President Marcos when he urged crooks …

The approval of a ₱60.55-billion loan from the World Bank for the Philippine Sustainable Agriculture Fund (PSAF) marks a pivotal moment for the country’s agricultural sector. At a time when food security, climate resilience, and rural livelihoods are under increasing strain, this investment—set to benefit at least five million farmers …

Both the Supreme Court and the Commission on Elections are reviewing a ruling of the Comelec’s Political Finance and Affairs Department or PFAD favoring Sen. Francis Escudero. The SC acted on a petition filed on Dec. 26 last year by high school teacher John Barry Tayam, challenging the recommendation of …

The Middle East crisis is highlighting not only the vulnerability of oil-importing countries like the Philippines to armed conflict in that volatile region, but also the risks faced by the millions of Filipinos who are working abroad due to the lack of opportunities in their own land. Since the United …

The renewed volatility in global oil markets, triggered by escalating tensions in the Middle East, is once again testing the resilience of the Philippine economy. As fuel prices surge, the ripple effects are swiftly felt across sectors. Transportation fares rise, production costs escalate, and inevitably, the prices of basic commodities …