The Long View

Executive methods

Over the past few administrations, it seems to me, there has been less of an…

The root of insecurity

As that old saying goes, a statesman thinks of the next generation, while a politician…

Exes

The other day, Sen. Sonny Angara joked (after saying he was inclined not to seek…

Washington passes baton to Tokyo

Some weeks ago in an informal conversation, a Chinese Filipino gentleman from the older generation…

Under the surface

April is tax season and the unhappiest time of the year for most people in…

Public opinion still has clout

Yesterday’s front page proved that public opinion can still make a difference. Our Business section…

Human shield

And so it came to pass that the former president has become a human shield.…

Double jeopardy

Last week seems to have been the moment when, after four years of letting things…

Declaring victory

It’s said that an American senator once advised his government, “Let’s declare victory and get…

Against the clock

At the end of January, Bishop Pablo Virgilio David of Caloocan issued a statement in…