The metaphor of a "blank cheque" aptly captures the controversies surrounding the Bicam Report tied to the Philippines' 2025 General Appropriations Act (GAA). This evocative comparison underscores the perception that…
CHINA'S economy achieved a gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 5.0 percent in 2024, aligning with government targets. This growth was driven by a series of stimulus measures, with the…
The 2025 Philippine National Budget has sparked significant controversy, particularly on the budget reductions for the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED). Despite education receiving…
The 2025 Philippine national budget does not allocate government subsidies to PhilHealth, justified by the presence of approximately ₱600 billion in reserves. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and the Department of…
EXECUTIVE Order (EO) 81, signed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Dec. 30, 2024, introduces a significant reorganization of the National Security Council (NSC). The directive notably excludes Vice President…
THE Philippines' 2025 national budget, amounting to P6.326 trillion, has sparked significant discussion due to its allocations and the implications for various sectors. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed the 2025…
UNDER President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s administration, the Armed Forces of the Philippines has expressed interest in acquiring advanced weapons systems, such as the US-made Typhon mid-range missile system. This system,…
https://www.youtube.com/live/GNJjTpzKTKQ Mystery surrounds the discovery & confiscation of 100 kilos of depleted uranium, found stored in three separate cities across the Philippines. Join me live for this fascinating conversation w/Prof.…
THE South China Sea (SCS) continues to rank among the world's most contentious geopolitical hot spots, with overlapping territorial claims and deep-rooted strategic rivalries dictating the region's fragile strategic equilibrium.…
I AM honored to share the speech that I delivered during the closing ceremony of the China International Press Communication Center (CIPCC) 2024 program last Dec. 11, 2024. The event…