Blood stains
The majority decision of the International Criminal Court authorizing the investigation of the brutal drug war by the Duterte administration would open unhealed wounds of the victims. It will also expose the extent of...
The proper attitude towards laws
IT’S obvious that we need laws. We should respect and follow them as faithfully as possible as long as they are just laws. But we have to understand that laws, which in the end...
Getting ready for El Nino in the Rainy Season
Walk in the manner of the ant, O slacker;
observe its ways and become wise.-Proverbs
Ironic as it may seem, we must anticipate the reality of El Nino or long dry spell, even if its raining...
Agri goods smuggling top BOC’s criminal complaints
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has reported about 75 % of the criminal complaints involve agri products smuggled to the country during the first quarter of 2023. Of these, the BOC has filed 65...
Inevitability of Nuclear Confrontations
In the realm of international relations, nuclear confrontations have always remained a topic of great concern and debate. As the power and proliferation of nuclear weapons continue to grow, so does the possibility of...
More farm-to-market roads
In the context of contemporary agricultural practices, the importance of farm-to-market roads cannot be overstated. These roads serve as critical arteries connecting rural farming communities with urban markets for the efficient transportation of agricultural...