New weapons, same old wounds
In the first half of 2025, United Nations investigators recorded a sharp rise in civilian deaths and injuries in Ukraine, driven partly by short-range drone attacks. The machines may be small, remote, and precise,...
Alex is the new Manny
One set down and match suspended the Filipinos in Washington DC were anxious, its favorite daughter was on the most definitive game of his career, the DC Mubadala Open Tennis Tournament. Alex Eala defeated...
Weathering the Storm: How small businesses can build economic resilience
Small businesses are the backbone of our communities, driving innovation, creating jobs, and providing unique goods and services. However, they often operate with limited resources, making them particularly vulnerable to economic downturns, unexpected crises,...
Dealing with our fears
FEAR is one of those emotions woven into every human heart. By itself, it is neither good nor bad. Its value depends on what awakens it, where it is directed, and whether it draws...
Allegations to mind
The controversy surrounding the Senate’s handling of the impeachment proceedings has raised serious questions about the integrity of the political process. Allegations that political support is being gathered through improper means deserve careful public...
Weaponizing poverty
The latest poverty figures are released, yet election caravans continue to roar across the country with enormous budgets and dazzling spectacles. That contrast alone says more than a thousand campaign speeches ever could. To...