The Long View

When politicians come to Jesus

During Monday’s Senate blue ribbon committee hearing, Sen. Erwin Tulfo was astounded to discover that…

The risks of survival

Twenty years ago, I reminded readers of the (now politically incorrect) Walt Disney film, “Song…

Blue ribbon’s bantam moment

At first, it seemed senators implicated in public works for profit might be breathing easier…

Corruption with Philippine characteristics

In September and December, Social Weather Stations (SWS) asked Filipino respondents some pointed, relevant questions.…

The year of suspended animation?

First out of the gate this year was news that President Marcos approved the budget…

The year of frustrated ambitions

Where did it begin? With President Marcos going for broke, realizing his allies failed to…

Last man standing

He lived a life so filled with achievement, it took three volumes to tell. The…

eGov PH: Super app or Trojan horse?

It’s Christmas time, and my family and I are due to use the eGov PH…

Reality check

Veteran journo Glenda Gloria said it best: “The Philippines faces its biggest corruption scandal in…

The curious case of Henry Aguda

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is one of those departments where reality…