In his third State of the Nation Address (SONA), President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. underscored a significant achievement of his administration: the nation's enhanced resilience and readiness for future challenges, particularly…
In President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s 3rd SONA on Monday, July 22, 2024, one notable instance of political grandstanding, bordering on deception, was his declaration that all Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators…
THE State of the Nation Address (SONA) is by all means a significant political event in many countries, particularly in the context of the Philippines, where the president addresses the…
WHAT's the true state of the nation? This question looms in the mind of every Filipino as President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s third State of the Nation Address (SONA) is fast…
In the intricate web of Philippine politics, the timing of Vice President Sara Duterte's announcement and resignation as Secretary of Education is a masterstroke that showcases the strategic acumen of…
WITH its strategic location in Asia, large English-speaking population and robust domestic market, the Philippines has a vast potential to be an attractive destination for foreign direct investment (FDI). However,…
Risks of PH overreliance on US defense and economic support THE upcoming United States trade mission to the Philippines, scheduled for March 11-12, 2024, will be led by US Commerce…
LAST January 28, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. led the kick-off rally launching the "Bagong Pilipinas" (New Philippines) branding of his administration, calling for unity to build a progressive nation, strong…
THE ongoing "people's initiative" (PI) campaign for Charter change has become a contentious, deeply polarizing and consequential issue. It has now ripened and sown political discord that is driving a…
IN the years leading up to the declaration of martial law in 1972, the first Marcos regime was under intense scrutiny for issues like corruption, economic inequality, worsening peace and…