Moving Into High Gear

‘An irreplaceable ally’ (2)

The Mutual Defense Treaty (MDT) is not a stand-alone pact. It’s powered by other agreements…

‘An irreplaceable ally’ 80 years after the liberation of Manila (1)

In a declaration that sounds more like a renewal of a marriage vow than the…

A million new cars on the road? No, thanks

How often do we pursue things without carefully considering their long-term implications? Take a look…

Solar, wind drive push for renewables in 2025

This year started off on a positive note with the good news that renewable energy…

‘Hello, Afghans, goodbye’

A few days before the inauguration of the second Trump presidency, around 200 Afghan nationals…

Trump 2.0: Calm waters or rough seas?

Trump 2.0 will officially start its era in three days. To say that there’s a…

‘Green Bones’ and the state of our prisons

The film, “Green Bones,” won big at the 50th Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) last…

Liminal space that an election year brings

Why does the start of a new year often evoke both excitement and apprehension? Jan.…

Silent night in Bethlehem

Bethlehem, the West Bank city where Jesus Christ was born, was uncharacteristically silent on Christmas…

UAAP 2024: Reigniting the UP revolution

The University of the Philippines (UP) celebrated the sensational victory of the UP Fighting Maroons…