Crossroads by J.A. Dela Cruz
Vaccinated
"We should continue calibrating our opening up." The good news is about 85 percent of the country's frontline health...
What’s with Smartmatic?
"It is time we called out the Comelec and reiterate President Duterte’s earlier demand that the company be blacklisted and...
Salt and other imports
"We used to be self-sufficient." Did you know that about 90 percent of salt, the all-important seasoning in almost...
JPE on WPS
"Need we wonder why he advised Duterte to mind not the critics and focus on the country’s best interests?" ...
‘Doing more’ on WPS
"It is very possible that with these additional peaceful initiatives we will be able to lower the tensions." There...
Apocalypse
"The Indian government has to answer to its people why despite its earlier success and boasts and, yes, with its...
WPS or bust?
"Is this really what we want?" This question is being asked as the West Philippine Sea dispute with China regurgitates...
The debate
"The President’s words were not a challenge; they were more of a remark out of exasperation." Of course, retired...
The President on ivermectin
"To hem and haw on this matter, as has been the stance of the DoH and FDA for months on...
Finally, ivermectin is peer reviewed
"More evidence supporting the use of the repurposed drug has emerged." The battle for the recognition of the anti-parasitic...
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