Disgrace behind red tape
The excessive red tape that hounds the processes of securing business permits, licenses, and other government clearances in the country is nothing short of a national disgrace. It has become a heavy chain that...
Recycled figures
Politics in the country hardly changes for the better. Even after being exposed for misconduct, unscrupulous politicians simply reappear in government positions, carrying the same brand of politics that has long stunted national progress....
Unstable chamber
The Senate once again finds itself on shaky ground, as reports surface that Senate President Tito Sotto may soon be unseated despite only recently assuming the post. If this happens, it will mark yet...
Enough of ghosts
Ghost projects are a national shame. They must be stopped now, before more public money is wasted and more lives are put at risk by substandard or nonexistent infrastructure. The country cannot continue to...
Why corruption prevails
Corruption in the country remains one of the most destructive forces crippling governance and society. It thrives not only because of dishonest leaders but also because of a political culture that tolerates and even...
Sustain vigilance
Corruption in the Philippines is not seasonal but a chronic disease that constantly thrives. Hence, vigilance against it must not stop; instead, it must intensify and be sustained at all costs. To relent is...