In a huge blow to the progressive wing of the Duterte administration, the Commission on Appointments (CA) rejected the reappointment of Gina Lopez as secretary of the Department of Environment… Continue reading "The Oligarchy Ousts Gina"
The 1st of May is commemorated in the Philippines as Labour Day, known globally as International Workers’ Day. It is a day to celebrate the sacrifice of workers and to be… Continue reading "A Day for Workers’ Rights"
Modesty may have been the motif of his upbringing, but the life Jonas Burgos lived was anything but simple.Â
They say paranoia leads one to behave in the most illogical ways. Judging by the actions of two lawmakers in the Philippine Congress, that assessment seems factual.Â
One of the many attributes of President Rodrigo Duterte is his ability to work tirelessly on pressing matters. He famously claimed that he works until midnight, disregarding normal business hours.Â
Adding to the overabundance of bus accidents in the Philippines, a passenger bus carrying no less than 77 people plunged into a ravine in the province of Nueva Ecija killing… Continue reading "The Real Killer"
As tensions brew in the Korean Peninsula, different nations have begun formulating emergency plans to repatriate their citizens who reside in the troubled area.
With news about an impending war in the Korean peninsula, earthquakes in Metro Manila and terrorists in Bohol – it’s easy to be forget about events that occurred much earlier. One… Continue reading "Where is Fredison Atienza?"
Just 24 hours prior, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) downplayed a travel advisory released by the United States Embassy regarding terrorist activity in the traditionally peaceful Central Visayas… Continue reading "A Lack of Intelligence"
It came as a shock when the United States Embassy in the Philippines issued a travel advisory warning for the Central Visayas region. The area is known for pristine, white sand… Continue reading "The Opening Salvo"
