The ghosts of 1986 linger. Under Ferdinand Marcos Sr., corruption metastasized, institutions bent to Malacañang, media was muzzled, and public fury exploded into the People Power Revolution.

MARCOS SR. OUSTED, WHY IS JR. STILL HERE?

The resignation of former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Rogelio “Babes” Singson has delivered a major blow to the credibility and momentum of the newly formed Independent Commission on Infrastructure (ICI). Among its members, Singson stood out as the most experienced and highly respected figure armed with intimate knowledge of DPWH’s inner workings and the institutional memory necessary to identify systemic flaws and entrenched corruption. His presence alone lent strong legitimacy to the Commission’s mission.

The impact of Singson's resignation from ICI

1965: TWO NATIONS, TWO CHOICES

In 1965, two leaders came to power in Southeast Asia.

A study in Contrast: The Philippines and Singapore

Tourism Secretary Christina Franci confuses motion with achievement. In tourism, campaign launches, foreign trips, slogans, and events are inputs, not results.

MOTION IS NOT ACCOMPLISHMENT

Warmest congratulations to Atty. Melvin Matibag on his appointment as the new Director of the National Bureau of Investigation.

A Proud Moment for San Pedro: Congratulations to NBI Director Melvin Matibag

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. vowed that no one would be spared in his campaign against corruption. Yet what has emerged is a selective and politicized enforcement of accountability, where those closest to power appear insulated, while critics, whistleblowers, and expendable figures are pursued with unusual zeal.

This is not coincidence.
It is a pattern.

The troubling pattern of lies, intimidation, and persecution

Forty years later, 1986–2026: A deja vu?

Mandate obtained and squandered

I am 75 years old. Many of my contemporaries have passed on. Soon, I too will join them. At this stage of life, one’s concerns become simpler, but also more urgent. We think less about ourselves and more about what we leave behind.

Is this the best we can be?

When the president said, “Mahiya naman kayo,” he spoke like an innocent bystander, as if he weren’t presiding over one of the most corrupt administrations in memory.

MAHIYA NAMAN KAYO O TAYO?

Red tape and red flags By John Catral Raña


Red tape and red flags

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