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Duterte can withdraw Philippines from ICC on his own–Jimeno

President Rodrigo Duterte can unilaterally withdraw the country’s membership from the International Criminal Court even without a concurrence from the Senate, according to a...

Do we want more open-pit mines?

Something made me shiver in fear as I read the news that the inter-agency Mining Industry Coordinating Council will review the ban on open...

Gun power corrupts

Having a gun is power. And, as Lord Acton said, power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely. This seems the only reason how the...

Scandal

There are a number of things in the Comelec Chairman Andres “Andy” Bautista and Patricia “Tish” Bautista controversy that have made people either gravely...

Faith in the justice system

The institutions enshrined in our Constitution to put to the bar of justice those who commit crimes or acts of corruption are working. Two...

The Duterte phenomenon

It was my second time to personally see and listen to President Rodrigo Roa Duterte speak when he addressed the directors and officers of...

Lessons from a tragedy

The lives and property lost in the Resorts World tragedy would not be in vain if we recognize, and learn from, the lessons it...

Addiction to technology

There is a form of addiction that stunts and alters brain development, has adverse physiological effects, and impedes a person’s social skills. Yet, few...

The President and the ICC

Just when the country busied itself in the hosting of the Asean Summit held in Manila last week, a news item competed for front...

Another horrible airline saga

How I wish it were a mere coincidence that the man who was dragged off United Airlines Flight 3411 had Asian roots. David Dao, who...

Rights of illegitimate children

Tomorrow will be Valentine’s Day. With Filipinos having a reputation for being naturally romantic, expect restaurants, hotels and motels to be fully booked. Without...

Biodiversity

I did not know that the Philippines had anteaters and sea dragons until it was reported last week that a shipment of contraband items...

Happiness and wealth

Once more, another year has gone by. In every New Year, nearly every person looks forward to a more prosperous, happier year. Some learn...

Recognizing blessings

I spent the weekend in a beach resort in Lobo, Batangas whose villas were nestled in a mountain thick with hard wood trees like...
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