During his execution by garrote, Father Jose Burgos, as he was being strangled with an iron collar around his neck, raised his tied hands in
Opinion
Various commentaries and analysis on news headlines, political views and pressing issues of the day.
China, the Grabber, Bluffs
In the face of odd, distressing realities and potential, impending ominous, fearsome repercussions for China on account of their sly, onerous manners, and their brutish,
Progress is no “Lucky Me”
Whimsical. Nobody is opposed to the government's transport modernization program (per se) except that everybody should question the unilateral actions of our officials pertaining to
Divorce, Jeepneys, WPS, America: Filipinos at Heart (Part 2)
Go deeper like a poet even once in a while, for in the depth of things are the best answer to every question. Please don't
Divorce, Jeepneys, WPS, America: Filipinos at Heart (Part 1)
No doubt, the United States, together with many other decent, likeminded nations, has a pivotal role to play in solving (for all) the West Philippine
Open letter to CPP / NPA / NDF
You don't go to a negotiating table with your sight just on what you want to happen - all for your own consumption and dogged
Peace talk to knock out the devil
The devil knows for sure that communist insurgency in the country is about to end (finally) under the Marcos Jr. administration. This is why Satan
“Friends” of Digong and their selfishness
The downside of success is having people who will "love" you but only as much as they can use you. Their loyalty and "friendliness" toward
To end the AIDS pandemic, let communities lead!
The Philippines has a fantastic opportunity. It can end the AIDS pandemic by 2030, by letting communities lead. Communities of people living with HIV or
ICC, Justice, Bad Habit
Why put colors on or impute politics into critical issues of the day, much less when controversies that surround them seem to be turning out