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Continue reading →: Perilous Waters: Why a South China Sea Code of Conduct is ImperativeFor 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 SeaThe 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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Continue reading →: Lakas-CMD Forges a Path to Political Dominance
In a political landscape marked by shifting alliances and emerging power blocs, the Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (Lakas-CMD) party, under the astute leadership of House Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez, has positioned itself as a formidable force in Philippine politics. On a notable Tuesday, the party’s influence swelled significantly as Laguna…
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Continue reading →: The China Coast Guard and Beijing’s Strategic Ambiguity
In the opaque waters of the South China Sea, where sovereignty is contested and tension simmers, Beijing has deployed a potent weapon: strategic ambiguity. This tactic, wielded by the China Coast Guard (CCG), has not only heightened regional instability but also undermined international maritime law, putting neighboring countries like the…
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Continue reading →: Countdown to 2025: Fractured Alliances and Political Maneuvering in the Philippines
In the volatile and ever-shifting landscape of Philippine politics, the countdown to the 2025 midterm elections is shaping up to be a dramatic spectacle. Behind the facade of unity, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s formidable coalition is showing cracks, hinting at a fierce battle between factions that once stood shoulder to…
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