Opinion

The Unfinished Revolution: Why the Katipuneros’ Struggle for Kalayaan Continues in the Age of the Freelancer

More than 129 years after the Katipunan Revolution, the Filipino struggle for kalayaan remains unfinished. From the bolo of 1896 to the laptop of 2026, the battle has shifted from colonial oppression to modern economic systems that continue to limit true freedom.

Mindanao Earthquake conducted an audit. The Results should worry us, Filipinos

The magnitude 7.8 Sarangani earthquake exposed both the strengths and weaknesses of public infrastructure in Mindanao, raising critical questions about resilience, construction quality, and the government's preparedness for major disasters.

The Philippines: A Changeless Land, Still

The current crisis in the Philippine Senate, marked by the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte, violent confrontations inside the chamber, and a bitter...

Let us Free Ourselves from family dynasties of plunderers

Since 2025, when news of the staggering 1-trillion-peso large-scale theft came to public consciousness, many of us weren't surprised. At the back of our minds,...

A Perfect Storm Gathers on June 12 Independence Day: Will BBM survive?

There are moments in a nation’s history when seemingly unrelated events begin moving toward the same point. Political rivals who despise each other suddenly find themselves attacking the same government. Economic pressures begin piling up on top of political grievances. Public trust erodes while institutions struggle to maintain authority. What appears at first to be a series of isolated developments gradually reveals itself as a single, larger crisis.

Crisis at the Philippine Senate: National Security Risks and International Stakes

A crisis has once again engulfed the Philippine Senate. The declaration of vacancies in all leadership positions and the installation of Senator Sherwin Gatchalian...

The Cayetano-Marcos-Marcoleta show may have harmed the 18 Marines, lemme explain why

The controversy over Cayetano, Marcos and Marcoleta's sine die Senate hearing raises questions about whether the 18 Marines were protected—or exposed.

Kiko Barzaga Wasn’t Expelled for Nationalism. He was expelled for Failing the Basic Standards of Public Office

Kiko Barzaga Wasn't Expelled for Nationalism. He Was Expelled for Failing the Basic Standards of Public Office.

Local Initiative to rehab the Agus-Pulangi Hydro Complex means more affordable, reliable electricity for Mindanao

From Southern Perspective CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY/ June 2, 2026 -- A local company wants to upgrade and modernize the Agus-Pulangi Hydroelectric Complex to lower...