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Parallel signals of democracy and dictatorship

The Philippines and the United States share an intertwined political history that continues to echo…

Without Sulu, the BARMM has no heart

On Sept. 9, the Supreme Court unanimously upheld the constitutionality of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region…

New ways of listening to voters

The recent United States presidential election serves complex lessons, unpacked by analysts and pundits in…

Learning from the Bicol River basin experience

Following the devastation brought by Severe Tropical Storm “Kristine” in the Bicol Region, President Marcos…

Corruption on public display

During the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) graduation ceremony in May, an incident unfolded that has…

Reflections on youth today and yesterday

Listening to the eulogies for recently departed friends, colleagues, fraternity brothers, and fellow travelers from…

Decline of statesmanship in PH leadership

In recent decades, the Philippines has witnessed a decline in statesmanship consciousness among its political…

Pitch for a pre-candidacy orientation seminar

Election season is upon us once again, and the country is in a familiar frenzy.…

Mainstreaming problem-based learning

I started teaching at the University of the Philippines in 1971 when I was 21,…

Building the next generation of leaders

At the start of the month, I was in Baguio for the National Patriot-Scholars Congress…