Transforming our political culture and mind-set
By Rafael M. Alunan III
The political season is upon us. This May we will hold our barangay and SK elections. Next May, the mid-term elections will be for...
The Supreme Court: A dictator?
By Filomeno S. Sta. Ana III
The majority of the Supreme Court Justices are turning the Court into a dictator. They are making the Supreme Court the absolute ruler.
We must...
The political side of business
By A. R. Samson
Because companies too are made up of people jostling for power and craving recognition and a share of the goodies, they have much in...
Increasing potential growth is vital to sustain Philippine momentum
By Andrew J. Masigan
One thing I appreciate about being a member of the Spanish Chamber of Commerce is having access to inside information otherwise inaccessible to the...
Fare control and surge cap are wrong
By Bienvenido S. Oplas, Jr.
“The consumers force all those engaged in production to comply with their orders.... It makes competition work. He who best serves the consumers profits...
Tax amnesty: Thy sins are forgiven thee
By Amelia H. C. Ylagan
Thy sins are forgiven Thee. But first you must make a deep and sincere confession, as in the Catholic sacrament of Reconciliation. That is...
It’s up to Republicans to legalize marijuana
By Noah Smith
IF only Nixon could go to China, as the saying goes, then maybe only Republicans can legalize weed.
Marijuana has now been legalized...
Don’t make me, Uber
By Jemy Gatdula
It was just supposed to be a business deal. And in the old days, that would have meant a simple handshake and a smile....
Made in China
By Luis V. Teodoro
In the aftermath of President Rodrigo Duterte’s visit to China, Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar announced the availability in that country...
Chance and risk
By Maria Victoria Rufino
One cannot predict how things will turn out. Although one plans and strategizes for the future, there are not guarantees.
Prudent and cautious individuals prefer...
Advocates for rent
By A. R. Samson
A crowd on the scene, rallying for a cause or defending an embattled individual, raising placards (SALN? So what!) with a designated spokesperson ready...
Intellectual property rights in East Asia
By Bienvenido S. Oplas, Jr.
The degree of wealth and economic size of East Asian economies generally correlate with their degree of private property rights protection, both physical and...