Unstable oil sources
The threat of an oil shortage now hangs over the Philippines at a time when energy security should have been a national priority. The country’s growing dependence on uncertain foreign sources has exposed it...
Baseless claims
The moment old Chinese maps, tribute records, and ancient trade routes enter the conversation, eyebrows rise, and tempers often follow. Claims suddenly fly that China once owned this island or that sea. I find...
Fear does not have the last word
HUMAN beings are wired to feel fear. We fear danger, uncertainty, loss, illness, failure, and the vast territory of things we do not understand. Fear is not a defect; it is an ancient alarm...
Beyond the glass ceiling: Unveiling gender dynamics in entrepreneurial leadership
Entrepreneurship, often celebrated as a realm of innovation and opportunity, is not immune to the pervasive influence of gender dynamics. While women have made significant strides in various fields, the entrepreneurial landscape continues to...
Costly process
The impeachment trial of the incumbent vice president is one of the most controversial political events in recent years. Since the process was launched, the public has raised a host of reasonable questions about...
On bending laws
“Technicalities should not be resorted to.” That line, repeated in one form or another in recent political debates, stopped me in my tracks. Whenever public officials begin speaking as though the law becomes inconvenient...