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Continue reading →: Teodoro Herbosa: The Relentless Fight Against a Growing HIV Epidemic in the PhilippinesAs the sun rises over Manila, casting long shadows over the bustling streets, a quiet crisis continues to unfold—a crisis that the latest data from the Department of Health (DOH) reveals in stark detail. HIV infections among Filipinos are not just persisting; they are rising, casting a pall over a…
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Continue reading →: Romulo Challenges DepEd-Tesda’s Extravagance Amid Ambiguous GoalsIn a land where educational reform is as elusive as it is essential, a recent event has sparked a debate that could redefine the priorities of the Philippine education system. The Department of Education (DepEd) and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (Tesda) recently signed two Joint Memorandum Circulars…
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Continue reading →: The OSG’s Pursuit: Unraveling the Mystery of Mayor Alice Guo
The idyllic town of Bamban, Tarlac, has found itself at the epicenter of a political storm. Alice Guo, the town’s first female mayor, is under intense scrutiny. The Office of the Solicitor General (OSG), led by Menardo Guevarra, has launched a thorough investigation into Guo’s qualifications and legitimacy, raising the…
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Continue reading →: Perilous Waters: Why a South China Sea Code of Conduct is Imperative
For two decades, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and China have been entangled in a convoluted dance over a “code of conduct” (COC) for the South China Sea. Last July, in a desperate bid to hasten an agreement, they set a three-year deadline for its conclusion. Yet, even…
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Continue reading →: The Great Resource Grab: China’s Invasion of the West Philippine Sea
The world watches as China shamelessly tightens its grip on the West Philippine Sea (WPS), laying bare its unquenchable thirst for power and resources. The latest affront: Beijing’s unrelenting aggression, masked as maritime claims, is nothing short of a blatant invasion driven by the greed for oil and gas. Meanwhile,…
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Continue reading →: Charge the Guilty: Remulla’s Crusade Against Investment Fraud
In the corridors of power, few voices resonate with the clarity and conviction of Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla. On May 14, 2024, as the Department of Justice (DOJ) began its preliminary investigation into a complex and far-reaching illegal investment scheme, Remulla’s directive was unequivocal: “Meticulously uncover every detail surrounding…
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Continue reading →: Falling Behind: The Distress Call to Salvage Philippine Higher Education
As the first light of dawn breaks over the archipelago, it illuminates not just the vibrant hues of the Philippine landscape but also the stark realities plaguing its educational system. In the shadow of the rising sun, the once-proud pillars of Philippine academia stand in disarray, their foundations weakened by…
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Continue reading →: From Farce to Farcical: Dela Rosa’s PDEA Leaks Probe is Beyond a Joke
In a spectacle that has both alarmed and dismayed observers, the Senate probe into the so-called “PDEA leaks” has become an unwelcome distraction from pressing national issues. Former senators Panfilo “Ping” Lacson and Antonio “Sonny” Trillanes IV have rightly criticized this investigation, spearheaded by Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa. Their…
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Continue reading →: Energy Crisis in the Philippines: The DOE’s Fatal Ineptitude
In the face of recurrent power outages and the distressing issuance of red and yellow alerts, the Philippine Senate’s recent confrontation with the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) reveals a stark picture of governmental incompetence and negligence. The energy crisis gripping the nation is not…
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Continue reading →: Cebu’s Shame: Rama and Officials Betray Public Servants
In a shocking yet all-too-familiar tale of power gone awry, the Office of the Ombudsman has suspended Cebu City Mayor Mike Rama and seven other city officials for six months, pending an investigation into allegations of unpaid salaries and discrimination against four city employees. This decision, handed down by Ombudsman…
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