Lagging behind
Tacloban’s steady lag behind its neighboring cities in economic development, cleanliness, and order is a troubling paradox for a highly urbanized city. Its apparent advantage is due solely to its regional offices. However, this...
Dubious inspection
The announcement of Public Works and Highways Secretary Vince Dizon’s visit to inspect the Samar highway only breeds doubt rather than hope. Because supposedly, a thorough investigation does not forewarn those with much to...
Dual impeachment
The filing of impeachment cases against both the president and the vice president exposes a political climate that has become reckless and dangerously self-absorbed. When the highest offices are simultaneously dragged into removal efforts,...
Teaching irresponsibility
The Department of Education’s no-one-left-behind policy is often praised as learner-centered and compassionate, but in practice, it has become unfair to teachers and harmful to education quality. What is presented as protection for students...
A welcome drive
Reports that DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon is riding along the Maharlika Highway from Quezon to Bicol, then to Samar, and onward to Mindanao deserve public commendation. If true, he should be seeing the real...