Gustavo Gonzalez UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in the Philippines Today, 12 of February, we observe the International Day for the Prevention of Violent Extremism
Opinion
Various commentaries and analysis on news headlines, political views and pressing issues of the day.
Why ICC issue won’t go away: Abolish NTF-ELCAC
Until serious, sincere, concrete and genuine actions are being done by the government, free from "politics" and blinding devotion to a false god, the issue
Open letter to our government officials
"Don't interfere with anything in the Constitution that must be maintained, for it is the only safeguard of our liberties... We the people are the
Enlightening Discussion: Attention SC
Facts or myths. Modernity or absurdity. Sharing with you, this short (13-minute) Youtube video of DZXL news program/discussion with Atty. Claire Castro, re the PUV
Heartlessness: PUV Modernization
Even with the new/extended deadline for PUV consolidation, the tale remains the same. Presidential Chief Legal Counsel Juan Ponce Enrile's favorite line to belittle the
The allurement of “Charter Change” – Part 2
Dear lawmakers, it would do you well to rather serve the country (sans the rot and rut of partisanship and myopic governance) by quickly switching
The allurement of “Charter Change” – Part 1
Ah, Cha-cha, how alluring art thou (and maddening), for politicians to catch and get thee -- by all means, by all odds and by hook
Terrorists are jokers
The Anti-terror Law is a product of hysteria and paranoia of the previous administration. It aims to fight terrorism, but it is by itself the
Wrong priority of purpose: NGCP, “Jeepney,” WPS, Rice
Philippines or China? You choose. “They could buy locally-made (jeepneys) or from Japan or China or whichever country. The cooperatives would prevail when it comes
Web of Puzzlement: PUV Modernization
The government should pursue its PUV modernization program, but for the right purpose, with the right reasons, in the right way. However, with the problems,