Diversion scheme
The rhetoric of top Philippine officials is quite bold in denouncing China on the West Philippine Sea issue. However, this bravery is nowhere to be found in dealing with the multi-billion-peso corruption issues in...
Recycled impeachment
Congress and the Senate are again engrossed in too much politics, opting to engage in confrontation instead of governance. The renewed move to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte is a manifestation of misplaced priority,...
Lagging behind
Tacloban’s steady lag behind its neighboring cities in economic development, cleanliness, and order is a troubling paradox for a highly urbanized city. Its apparent advantage is due solely to its regional offices. However, this...
Dubious inspection
The announcement of Public Works and Highways Secretary Vince Dizon’s visit to inspect the Samar highway only breeds doubt rather than hope. Because supposedly, a thorough investigation does not forewarn those with much to...
Dual impeachment
The filing of impeachment cases against both the president and the vice president exposes a political climate that has become reckless and dangerously self-absorbed. When the highest offices are simultaneously dragged into removal efforts,...
