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Bastion of Impunity

The controversy surrounding Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano has become more than just another episode in the endless cycle of Philippine political drama. It has evolved into something darker and more revealing—a portrait of how institutions decay when survival becomes more important than accountability.

The caring Filipino family is the heart of the nation

Filipino family values, traditional lifestyles and familial relationships themselves are under serious threat as families struggle for survival against an onslaught of negative social and economic forces.

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OPINION

Bastion of Impunity

The controversy surrounding Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano has become more than just another episode in the endless cycle of Philippine political drama. It has evolved into something darker and more revealing—a portrait of how institutions decay when survival becomes more important than accountability.

The caring Filipino family is the heart of the nation

Filipino family values, traditional lifestyles and familial relationships themselves are under serious threat as families struggle for survival against an onslaught of negative social and economic forces.

When Prices Rise, Society Trembles

The lifting of VAT and excise taxes on petroleum products is not a cure-all. It will not solve every problem. But it is a necessary step—a tangible, immediate, and meaningful intervention.

How justice is denied to children and rights defenders

The Philippines claims to be a nation under the rule of law. But that seems only to serve the rich and powerful, while powerless little children are sexually assaulted or raped, and their abusers or rapists are sometimes acquitted and allowed to go free.

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GOVERNANCE

Bastion of Impunity

The controversy surrounding Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano has become more than just another episode in the endless cycle of Philippine political drama. It has evolved into something darker and more revealing—a portrait of how institutions decay when survival becomes more important than accountability.

Mining companies exploiting Indigenous peoples

Poverty grows due to the serious lack of industrialization and dependency on remittances from 2.7 million overseas Filipino workers (OFWs)

DOST Spins a New Future with Laguna Textile Hub

Through the Philippine Textile Research Institute, a new Laguna hub will serve as a convergence point for farmers, artisans, and entrepreneurs.

New Bridge Project to Trigger Heavy Traffic Between Muntinlupa and San Pedro Starting Feb. 1

Local authorities issued the advisory ahead of the project’s commencement, warning that the construction period will likely bring moderate to heavy congestion in the area, particularly during peak hours.