Pundits often liken the Philippine political landscape to a chessboard and now, it seems, the match has reached its endgame.

The Political Chess Game

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

Traditionally, the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee (SBRC) is entrusted to senior senators, given its sensitive role in investigating corruption and ensuring government accountability. Yet, despite being a first-term senator, Rodante Marcoleta stands out as the ideal choice to chair this critical committee. Here’s why:

Marcoleta: The right choice for the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee

It was a warm morning in 1941.  A 22-year-old man in his army uniform holding the hands of a young woman—barely 20—her eyes brimming with tears she fought to hold back. They didn’t speak much. What could be said? He was bound for Bataan, conscripted to fight for freedom against the Japanese invaders. She was staying behind, not knowing if they would ever meet again.

Thoughts on Independence Day

Filipinos today face three grim possibilities: (1) To remain under a president whose administration is crippled by ineptitude and corruption and wait for his term to end; (2) To accept a vice president whose record points to impulsiveness and volatility; and (3) To gamble on a revolutionary government that would sweep aside the country’s democratic framework. None of these inspires confidence.

Between drift, danger and dictatorship: The unpalatable options

It’s a sentiment we hear all too often: “Wala na, hopeless na ang Pilipinas.”

Are we ordinary Filipinos powerless?

When sermons thunder over millions but fall mute over trillions, the contest is no longer about morality. It’s about protecting the king.

₱125 million loud, ₱1 trillion silent

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?

In the face of escalating global tensions and economic disruptions, China-ASEAN trade relations have demonstrated remarkable resilience, especially amid the ongoing US-led tariff war. Over the past decade, ASEAN has steadily risen to become China’s top trading partner, with bilateral trade growing from $292.8 billion in 2010 to $982.3 billion by 2024. This impressive expansion highlights the increasing economic interdependence between the two sides, offering both a lifeline for China’s export-driven economy and a stabilizing market for ASEAN economies navigating shifting global supply chains.


China-ASEAN trade remains resilient amid US tariff war

The image of Tatay Digong now reduced to skin and bones, is a dagger to the hearts of millions who loved and respected him. VP Sara’s revelation is more than a medical update; it is a cry of anguish from a daughter watching her father wither away, betrayed by the very man he helped raise to power.

The Height of Betrayal --Tatay Digong’s Blood on BBM’s Hands

Red tape and red flags By John Catral Raña


Red tape and red flags

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