Horizons

Sara Duterte: Is impeachment next?

Never a dull day in Philippine politics—not even on weekends! Well, it was not exactly…

Trump presidency: From farce to tragedy?

“Who the f*ck is this guy?” complained a defense industry lobbyist after president-elect Donald Trump…

After Trump: A Duterte comeback in 2028?

As expected, the nail-biter United States elections created an unexpected outcome. In terms of popular…

Duterte, Trump, and the question of ‘fascism’

This week, America is, once again, about to make history. Either it will elect its…

BRICS, Gaza, and graveyard of int’l law

By all indications, we live in an era best described by the historian Adam Tooze…

‘Pink power’: Leni rises again

It felt both surreal and exhilarating. At once, I was both at my sharpest as…

Duterte: Worst president ever?

Not long ago, the ultimate turncoat in modern Philippine politics slyly boasted of the so-called…

Leila, Leni, and a ray of hope

About five years ago, I found myself in a bright, breezy room with Leila de…

Meteoric rise of Tulfo brothers

The more things change, the more they remain the same. Or, at least, that’s the…

Sara meets Leni: A divided Pink Movement?

When citizens treat politicians like idols and saints, all manner of critics with any form…