Editorial

We have reached the tipping point. The Filipino people no longer merely expect accountability — they demand it. The latest revelations of massive corruption in the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), in-volving so-called “ghost” flood control projects, have shaken public trust to its core. More than 100 anomalous …

The Philippine Senate, long regarded as the bastion of deliberative governance and principled leadership, now finds itself at another crucial moment. The recent leadership change—Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero’s departure on Sept. 8, 2025, amid controversy surrounding a flood control project, and the return of Senator Vicente “Tito” Sotto III as …

Several people are singing like a canary as public anger rises over the depth of corruption in flood control projects. Testimonies have been delivered and sworn affidavits executed, detailing various corruption schemes and naming public officials who supposedly engineered or benefited from the dirty deals. Among those named so far …

Last week, President Marcos proclaimed at the inauguration of the HD Hyundai Shipyard in Subic, Zambales, that aside from having talented seafarers, the Philippines is back on track toward reviving its shipbuilding industry and raising its caliber to world class competitiveness. —Indeed, the country’s lofty aspirations must reach beyond its …

With no one else nominated for the post, Vicente Sotto III was installed yesterday as the new Senate president, replacing Francis Escudero. There were no fireworks on the floor as the top Senate post was declared vacant and the new leaders of the chamber, mainly from the former minority bloc, …

As the United Nations observes International Literacy Day today, September 8, the world sits up to take notice of an urgent reminder. Literacy, which is the ability to read, write, and comprehend, is the gateway to learning, opportunity, and empowerment. For the Philippines, it is also a sobering occasion to …

The rotten schemes employed to siphon public funds into private pockets are surely not unique to flood control projects undertaken by the Department of Public Works and Highways. The DPWH is also in charge of constructing national roads, bridges, public schools and classrooms. If crooks in the DPWH and Congress …

Sining Factory Each year, from Sept. 5 to Oct. 5, the Philippines observes National Teachers’ Month (NTM) — a 30-day celebration of the invaluable contributions of Filipino educators in shaping minds, communities, and the nation’s future. Culminating on Oct. 5, which is also World Teachers’ Day, this national observance reminds …

With the reforms in the budget process, authorities should listen to the experts and review the approach to flood control. Scientists and engineers who are not engaged in pocketing public funds have stressed the need for a more science-based and integrated approach in water management. That’s right – it’s water …

In recent months, the Philippines has seen a welcome and measurable decline in hunger incidence among the country’s poorest families. The government has attributed this to the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) “Walang Gutom Program” (WGP). As of March 2025, surveys show that hunger prevalence among WGP beneficiaries …