What aggravates our poverty
For a country like the Philippines which is plagued by persistent poverty, corruption acts as a catalyst that perpetuates the vicious cycle of poverty. We have yet to see how corruption exacerbates poverty in...
Addressing climate change
Climate change has become one of the biggest challenges facing the world today, and it poses a significant threat to socio-economic progress and human existence. This is not only a matter of environmental concern;...
Vote buying prevailed
The Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections serve as a crucial platform for nurturing young leaders and engaging them in local governance. However, the increasing prevalence of vote buying has cast a dark shadow over these...
Fears confirmed, COA reports do not lie
Since grade school, citizens of the Philippines are pounded with instructions on keeping the values of prudence, thrift, efficiency, honesty and candor. Prime over them is resourcefulness, upon which the instinct of success and...
Allegations to confirm
Recent reports of high-powered firearms being smuggled into the Philippines alongside the influx of Chinese nationals from mainland China are raising much alarm. These allegations that weapons are being stockpiled for enigmatic purposes require...
Expectations for 2024
As we approach the year 2024, our country finds itself at a crucial juncture in its journey toward progress and development. What are the expectations that lie ahead for the nation, taking into account...