The quick-fix presidency
Vantage Point -- Luis V. Teodoro
The latest rants from the perplexing region of Duterte Land have understandably provoked the same outrage, anger and exasperation...
Progressivism, socialism and a baby they want to die
Trade Tripper -- Jemy Gatdula
One would think that the debate between collectivism and individual rights, as well as the even more significant dichotomy between...
Where’s the red meat?
Fence Sitter -- A. R. Samson
Controversies of the day, say involving rants from the highest official of the land require some “clarification” by those...
Rising and falling stars
Beyond Brushstrokes -- Maria Victoria Rufino
The heavenly firmament is filled with stars, suns, constellations, moons, and planets.
On earth, we have an equivalent “sky” that...
The good, the bad, and the ugly
Grassroots & Governance
By Teresa S. Abesamis
After one year, it is time for stock taking on the Duterte administration. I see its impact...
Time for Pacquiao to retire?
Ad Lib
By Greg B. Macabenta
There is no doubt in my mind that Manny Pacquiao won against Australian Jeff Horn. The CompuBox statistics showed Pacquiao...
Getting to bottom line
Fence Sitter
By A. R. Samson
Of course life is more complicated than an income statement, if only because so much of it is unquantifiable and...
Japan’s proactive approach to maritime security: The case of supporting the Philippines during the...
Thinking Beyond Politics
By Renato Cruz De Castro
In July 2016, the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) in The Hague announced its long-awaited ruling on the...
A First Year Assessment of the DTI
AMONG the hundreds of government agencies that make up the bureaucracy, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) carries significant weight as its every...
Why network?
M. A. P. Insights -- Pacita U. Juan
Someone said: “because your network is your networth!” True, connections and being known or knowing influencers is...
My two cents worth
To Take A Stand -- Rafael M. Alunan III
Often, we’re called a soft society that gives in easily to weakness of mind and virtue,...
In short supply
Fence Sitter -- A. R. Samson
Scarce items like oil, diamonds, beautiful women who address you with terms of endearment, and billionaires are prized commodities....