When Lawyers Cross the Line
The involvement of lawyers in criminal schemes raises a broader and uncomfortable question about the legal profession in the Philippines: have we reached a point where there is an oversupply…
Kababaan ng Loob at Karma
Sa mundong mabilis ang takbo at tila palaging sinusukat ang halaga ng tao sa kanyang posisyon, pera, tagumpay, at impluwensya, may dalawang konsepto na nananatiling mahalaga: humbleness (kababaan ng loob)…
Why Philippine Elections Moved from November to May
Before the declaration of Martial Law in 1972, national and local elections in the Philippines were traditionally held in November. This was no coincidence. Having been an American colony from…
Ceasefire
We have reached a chapter in our history where political dynasties—or political tribes—rule the roost in their respective political dominions. In many places, elections have become little more than ceremonial…