Getting closer
The continued incursion of Chinese vessels into Philippine waters is a slap in the face of the nation’s sovereignty and a clear violation of international law. More recent reports of Chinese ships hovering near...
Learning from 2024
The year 2024 is defined by challenges, exposing vulnerabilities across societies, and showing the resilience within. It has served as a stark reminder of how urgently needed bold action is for so many systemic...
Teenage malady
The rising cases of teenage pregnancies extant up to now are not just statistics, but a glaring failure of both parental supervision and local government intervention. Too many young lives are being derailed by...
Impose Strict monitoring
In a country where typhoons, earthquakes, and other natural calamities occur frequently, only the most resilient structures can safeguard lives and properties. Anything less than strict adherence to high construction standards and thorough inspections...
Urgent priority
The recent barrage of typhoons left a trail of devastation across the Philippines, exposing the country’s vulnerabilities to extreme weather events. While rehabilitation efforts are underway, the government must take a proactive approach to...
Untamed waters
The ending year 2024 has been a sharp reminder that the country remains incapable of tackling the endless bane of rising waters, floods, and disasters caused by water. The country has reacted in bits...