Unsafe for travelers
The recent report ranking Manila as the fifth most unsafe city for tourists is distressing proof of the rampant corruption and exploitation that visitors face. From the moment targeted tourists arrive at the airport,...
An explanation needed
Our justice system appears lopsided in administering decisions especially on cases that involve the rich, the influential and powerful individuals in Philippine society. How easy it is to implement suspension orders to less powerful and...
Addressing climate change
Climate change has become one of the biggest challenges facing the world today, and it poses a significant threat to socio-economic progress and human existence. This is not only a matter of environmental concern;...
Imported criminals
Many of the Chinese nationals who had come to the Philippines in recent years as tourists or workers are actually engaged in illegal activities, some of them are even wanted in their own country...
Outbreaks to contain
As our country grapples with multiple health crises, the rising cases of dengue, monkeypox, and local schistosomiasis demand immediate attention. These outbreaks are not just isolated incidents but indicators of a broader public health...