There is still reason to celebrate Christmas - and greet the New Year with hope.

Seasons' greetings

Let them eat cake (or not!)

Every year, as Filipinos tighten their belts and brace for rising prices, government officials dust off their favorite line, "the Filipinos are resilient". 

Resilience, an excuse for incompetence

Christmas is in the air – and so is heavy traffic. And that traffic, unfortunately, is killing Christmas.

'Hu-hu-hu,' not 'ho-ho-ho'

The holidays are over and once again we are back to the reality of everyday life.

Gov't collapse: it's when, not if

The widening gap between the Department of Trade and Industry’s announced price ceilings and the prices consumers actually pay in markets reveals a deeper governance problem. 

Tingog’s silence is deafening

In our country, we pride ourselves on being governed by the rule of law. 

One law for them, another for the people

As 2025 draws to a close, Filipinos are left reflecting not on achievements but on the widening gap between government promises and public reality.

Another year ends with broken trust

Expect for the worst, hope for the best. This has been the mantra of Filipinos every New Year.

Cautious optimism this 2026

Filipinos have become increasingly pessimistic about our country's future, as shown by the most recent survey by the Social Weather Stations (SWS).

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