United States (US) invasion of Venezuela on the 3rd day of 2026 is the last nail in the coffin of the rules-based international order. Vladimir Putin accelerated its demise with the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Donald Trump sealed its fate with the latest US adventurism in Latin America.
January 10, 2026
2025 was a bad year for Bongbong Marcos (BBM). He escaped it barely politically alive by surviving attempts to overthrow him. 2026 promises to be even more challenging, messy, and eventful. The ghost flood control projects scam will continue to hound BBM and his administration in 2026 and beyond. His problem
January 3, 2026
The quixotic dream of Diehard Duterte Supporters (DDS), which is for their cult-god to come home, will not come true — at least for now. Rodrigo Duterte is spending his Christmas in The Hague. Last month, the Appeals Chamber of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague upheld the decision
December 27, 2025
Inquirer columnist Richard Heydarian had a curious take on the current political situation of the country. The Philippines, according to him, is mired in “hopeless factionalism.” With a Tolkienian take on the political terrain, Heydarian said the country is gearing for a “Battle of Five Armies.” “First, you have the administration
December 20, 2025
Prior to 2018, Iloilo City residents—as well as those living in nearby localities serviced by the Metro Iloilo Water District (MIWD)—paid a minimum monthly water bill of PHP 173. In 2018, the Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Metro Pacific Group took over Iloilo City and nearby areas previously serviced by MIWD. The minimum
December 13, 2025
Outrage and anger swept the nation after Trade Secretary Maria Cristina Aldeguer-Roque declared that a Filipino family could have a noche buena meal for just P500, based on the price guide of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). The statement is not only out of touch with reality but is
December 6, 2025
Two weeks ago, Bongbong Marcos (BBM) faced the most serious challenge to his rule. A series of events under the direction of the Dutertes took place to destabilize his administration. The ending of the plot, according to the script, was the ouster of BBM and the enthronement of Sara Duterte to
November 29, 2025
House Duterte launched its boldest counter-move against House Marcos last weekend. The aim was to destabilize the administration of Bongbong Marcos (BBM). The maximum goal is the downfall of the current administration, with Sara Duterte replacing BBM in the presidency. The Dutertes attempted to use public anger over the theft of
November 22, 2025
News that a supposed arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court (ICC) had been issued to Bato de la Rosa electrified the nation. The report quoted Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla who made the statement in an interview on dzRH radio. The report is still being verified by the Department of Justice
November 15, 2025
The flood control projects scam has reshaped national politics and conversation. Filipinos are outraged and furious that hundreds of billions of public funds were stolen by corrupt politicians in connivance with crooks in the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and greedy contractors. Filipinos are demanding accountability. Heads must roll.
November 8, 2025
Is this an astounding reversal of fortune or a cruel and sick joke of fate? This wacky question aptly describes the current situation of the country. It was unimaginable and unthinkable until three months ago that a Marcos would be an anti-corruption crusader and champion of clean, honest, and transparent governance.
November 1, 2025
“I would rather have a country run like hell by Filipinos than a country run like heaven by the Americans, because however bad a Filipino government might be, we can always change it,” boldly declared Manuel L. Quezon, the first president of the Philippine Commonwealth Republic. Quezon’s wish was fulfilled. The
October 25, 2025