The Manila Times · Opinion
Philstar · Opinion
A Fix the fix
‘This tax increase could not come at a worse time,’ Tañada rued.
The Manila Times · Opinion
WHO’s pandemic blueprint
SIX years after Covid-19 killed 7 million people and left a global economic toll of between $14 trillion and $35 trillion, the World Health Organization (WHO) is still putting the finishing touches to the framework for…
Philstar · Opinion
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The Manila Times · Opinion
Virata: Martial law pillar
MY condolences to the family of Cesar Virata, who passed away on Oct. 2. However, especially since I seem to be alone in this venture, I cannot acquiesce to not pointing out that he was one of the two pillars of martial…
Philstar · Opinion
Policy over politika for 2028
In the blood sport of Philippine politics, the standard playbook for unseating a frontrunner is predictable: deploy preemptive character assassination, trigger institutional law-fare and wear down public standing long…
The Manila Times · Opinion
Virata’s political legacy
MY condolences to the family of former prime minister and finance minister Cesar Virata. In a change from my usual approach and orientation toward economic and financial issues, I will not discuss his economic legacy…
Philstar · Opinion
‘Send in the clowns’
Now that I have your attention by way of the song title, please be advised that today’s topic has nothing to do with tragic love or sad romance angles but the bitter truth that many of us have let clowns into our daily…
The Manila Times · Opinion
Bendalista politics: Requiem for Yellow politics
Last of a series FR. Daniel Franklin Pilario, CM, president of Adamson University, was right when he wrote in 2025 that “the [yellow] ribbon and the song (i.e., ‘Tie a yellow ribbon round the ole oak tree’) became a…
Philstar · Opinion
Presumption of irregularity
According to former public works undersecretary Roberto Bernardo, he received a total of P120 million from Zaldy Co from 2023 to 2025.
The Manila Times · Opinion
Likhang HABI 16
TODAY at One Ayala Space on the fifth floor, the Likhang HABI Fair opens with free admission to the public to see, learn and enjoy Filipino textiles and woven crafts from 100 booths. Likhang HABI is all about Filipino…
Philstar · Opinion
EDITORIAL — Less for PhilHealth, more for MAIFIP
For 2027, the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. proposed a budget of P244 billion. Congress is slashing this to just P74 billion, according to healthcare professionals and budget watchdogs.
The Manila Times · Opinion
Playing the high-stakes game: The Luzon Economic Corridor
WHEN the Philippines and the United States inked the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) back in 2014, the critics and political commentary class were practically hyperventilating. “Is Manila giving away the…
The Manila Times · Opinion
A smiling nurse cannot mask a broken system
THE Department of Health’s Eight-Point Patient Experience Standard has an admirable purpose. Every Filipino patient deserves immediate and compassionate attention, a clean environment and restrooms, proper lighting…
The Manila Times · Opinion
The language of greatness
WHAT makes a person great? Is it extraordinary intelligence, exceptional talent, remarkable achievement or an unwavering commitment to the welfare of others? Although greatness may be demonstrated through actions, it is…
The Manila Times · Opinion
The extraordinary journey of Amaya Amparo ‘Aya’ Paz-Cojuangco
SOME athletes are defined by medals; others by triumphs that transcend sport. Amaya Amparo Roxas Paz-Cojuangco — “Amaya” meaning “love charm,” and “Aya,” meaning “amiable,” in Ifugao — belongs to the latter. At 40, her…
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