Laden with pork
The approval and signing of the 2026 budget by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has reopened a long-standing issue in fiscal administration that has yet to yield a conclusive solution. It is a case where,...
Celebrations aftermath
After celebrating Christmas and New Year, garbage usually piles up in many corners of towns and cities. This recurring mess is unacceptable and reflects both weak discipline and a failure of local waste management....
Beyond question
The passage of the 2026 national budget by Congress and the Senate, despite questionable “unprogrammed” appropriations, is a troubling act that raises serious doubts about the integrity of the country’s budget process. Even more...
An enigmatic future
The arrival of a new year is often wrapped in certainty that does not exist. What lies ahead is opaque, and pretending otherwise weakens our judgment at a time when clarity matters most.
The coming...
Welcoming the bridge
The reopening of the San Juanico Bridge to heavier vehicles is welcome news that deserves sober recognition rather than celebration. It corrects a damaging disruption and affirms the bridge’s central role in regional mobility...
Lavish spending
The reckless spending of Christmas bonuses and year-end incentives has become a predictable ritual that benefits businesses far more than the people who earn them. What should be a rare chance to build security...