Opinion

Tycoons Sunday Brunch with PBBM: No Compromise, put the big fishes in jail

Senior business leaders have delivered an unusually blunt message to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.: if the administration wants to stabilize the economy and restore...

Sino itong Veteran Politician na Mastermind raw ng Expose sa Flood Control Projects?

Kung ang pulitika ay isang teatro, huwag kang tumingin sa aktor na sumisigaw sa entablado. Tingnan mo kung sino ang nasa dilim ng backstage,...

When Sovereignty becomes Negotiable: Neo-American Imperialism and the Philippine Dilemma

The revival of Neo-American imperialism under Donald Trump is often framed as a global story—a recalibration of American power, a reassertion of U.S. primacy...

Filing Impeachment Cases Against PBBM and VP Sara Duterte: A Democratic Stress Test for the Philippines

A dual impeachment of the Philippine President and Vice President could trigger elite breakdown, constitutional crisis, and calls for a transitional government. This article examines the risks.

“Philippines 2026: Corruption, Elite Conflict, and the Illusion of Economic Growth”

Why GDP growth masks corruption, elite warfare, and rising inequality in the Philippines—and why 2026 could mark a political breaking point.

The Dangers of Political Amnesia in the Philippines: Commentary on the Flood Control Mega Scandal

As the Philippines’ flood-control corruption scandal fades from public attention, political amnesia risks weakening accountability, enabling impunity, and endangering democratic memory.

Task Force Philippines: Can It Really Deter China in the West Philippine Sea?

The creation of Task Force Philippines, a new joint maritime defense group involving the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the Philippines, is...

Bongbong Marcos just killed any coup d’Etat: Statemanship and Consolidation of power Through ASEAN diplomacy

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has demonstrated an increasingly statesmanlike command of foreign policy, using international legitimacy to neutralize domestic challenges and consolidate political...

Collapse or Renewal: The Future of the Philippines After the ₱1 Trillion Corruption Scandal

This is Chapter 10 of my book, "Artikulo Onse: Re-engineering Damaged and Rotten Filipino Institutions. If you would like to have a copy, please...