Public Lives

When a judge issues an unpopular ruling

The politicization of the justice system and of law enforcement itself was never more blatant…

Varieties of ecological communication

At various points during the July 25 televised presidential briefing on the disaster situation created…

Global society and its detractors

We have long been accustomed to seeing the world as a global system of nation-states.…

The Camino experience (2)

As one of the three most important pilgrimage sites of the Catholic world, the Cathedral…

The Camino experience (1)

Doing the Camino,” the shorthand way of saying one is going on a pilgrimage to…

Media, politics, and foreign relations

A friend of mine, who observes and comments on political happenings, regularly sends me information…

Will ChatGPT ever stop learning?

Anyone who has ever turned to ChatGPT for answers may have wondered at some point…

When images become reality

Early this week, a fake video of President Marcos went viral on a popular streaming…

Retaliation and restraint

When should a country retaliate to an attack on its territory and forces? What form…

Dealing with China’s rise

From a broader perspective, the tensions in the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea) are…