ASEAN last month wrapped up its 47th summit in Kuala Lumpur, where a key event was transferring leadership of the alliance to Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for 2026. Meanwhile,…
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Bryce McIntyre:
How Happy are Filipinos, Precisely?
hap·pi·ness \ˈha-pē-nəs\ noun 1a : a state of well-being and contentment : joy b : a pleasurable or satisfying experience 2 : felicity, aptness 3 : good fortune, prosperity Alas,…
Bryce McIntyre:
How Good Is Your Philippine Passport?
In terms of the number of countries where the Philippine passport grants visa-free access, the nation’s passport has seen significant gains in recent years. Meanwhile, the ongoing corruption scandals in…
Stormwatch Over the Archipelago::
The Looming Shadow of a China-Taiwan Conflict
Even though an overwhelming majority of Filipinos have long opposed involvement in any dispute between China and Taiwan, military action may be inevitable if China invades the island. Nonetheless, the…
NON EXCUSAT | Atty. Rene John M. Velasco:
STATE WITNESSES
The legislative inquiry in aid of legislation pertaining to the anomalous flood control project continues. Several resource persons had already named various senators, congressmen, former and present official of DPWH…
Bryce McIntyre:
From Harana to Tinder: Changes in the Sex Lives of Young Filipinos
Lost to history are the days when harana — the quaint practice of serenading with a guitar — played a role in Filipino courtship, having been succeeded today by Facebook,…
The Filipino Identity in the Internet Age:
Does the Internet Affect the Way You Think and Behave?
In one word, the answer is yes. The long answer takes at least 1,000 words, so buckle in. Briefly, the internet has a myriad of well-established cultural, social, behavioral and…
Bryce McIntyre:
Public Corruption in the Philippines Sparks Mudslinging Fest in Pasig City
Days ago the world awoke to news about a mob of Filipinos spray painting the walls and throwing gobs of mud at the Pasig City offices of an allegedly corrupt…
Sacerdos in Aeternum (a priest forever) | Rev. Fr. Rommel M. Arcilla:
Embracing the Cross
When we speak about the cross, we often think of the difficulties we encounter in daily life—our problems, illnesses, sacrifices, and countless burdens. No one is exempt from these loads.…
Bryce McIntyre:
< Ctrl+Alt+Be Polite > — Netiquette for Newbies
First, a definition of terms: “Netiquette” is a portmanteau, a word based on two other words in order to combine meanings, in this case “network” and “internet”. A “newbie” is an…