Editorial

The Philippines has garnered its worst-ever ranking in the annual Corruption Perceptions Index, falling six spots to 120th place out of 182 countries and economies in the 2025 CPI. Malacañang said the fall was “expected” amid the budgeting and public works anomalies that were uncovered as President Marcos launched a …

The seizure of ₱129.13 million worth of illegal drugs in just one week by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) is both commendable and deeply alarming. Commendable because it reflects the persistence, coordination, and operational capability of law enforcement. Alarming because it offers a stark reminder of how vast, entrenched, …

By an overwhelming plenary vote of 284 in favor, with only eight against and four abstaining, the House of Representatives junked yesterday the two impeachment complaints against President Marcos. The plenary adopted Resolution 746, with the House committee on justice recommending the junking of the impeachment complaints based on insufficiency …

As the world marks the International Day of Women and Girls in Science (IDWGIS) today, under the theme “Synergizing AI, Social Science, STEM and Finance: Building Inclusive Futures for Women and Girls,” artificial intelligence (AI) is perched at the center of both promise and peril. AI is transforming data analytics, …

No wonder there are members of the Philippine National Police who believe brutal force is an intrinsic part of law enforcement. The country has two laws against violent initiation rites, the latest of which is Republic Act 11053, the Anti-Hazing Act of 2018. But RA 11053 is apparently unknown to …

National policy on healthcare is ultimately a statement of values: what a country chooses to protect, whom it chooses to serve, and how seriously it takes the well-being of its people. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s emphasis on health spending in the 2026 national budget sends a clear signal that …

Few issues cut closer to the heart of national development than the state of Philippine education. At the most basic level, learning cannot take place without classrooms, teachers, and a system that values mastery over mere promotion. Today, the Department of Education (DepEd) confronts these challenges head-on. The urgency of …

According to several speculative reports, Vicente Sotto III nearly lost his post as Senate president last week partly because of the recommendations in a draft report of the Blue Ribbon committee that was circulated for signatures in the chamber. The recommendations covered those who should face criminal indictments for their …

February is often called the month of hearts—thanks largely to Valentine’s Day, with its flowers, chocolates, and professions of love. But beyond romance, February carries a more urgent reminder. It is Philippine Heart Month, a designation that underscores a reality we cannot afford to ignore – heart disease remains the …

Until a few years before the COVID pandemic, washrooms with inadequate water and without toilet paper were among the top complaints at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. Washrooms at all three NAIA terminals have since improved, along with those in other international airports in the country. In many other public …