With the rejection of Gina Lopez’s appointment as Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Filipino progressives are longing for another
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The Oligarchy Ousts Gina
In a huge blow to the progressive wing of the Duterte administration, the Commission on Appointments (CA) rejected the reappointment of Gina Lopez as
A Day for Workers’ Rights
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
Ten Years On, Where is Jonas Burgos?
Modesty may have been the motif of his upbringing, but the life Jonas Burgos lived was anything but simple.
The futility of ‘Red Scare’
They say paranoia leads one to behave in the most illogical ways. Judging by the actions of two lawmakers in the Philippine Congress, that
Meet the Hardworkers
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,
The Real Killer
Adding to the overabundance of bus accidents in the Philippines, a passenger bus carrying no less than 77 people plunged into a ravine in
What's Our Korea Strategy?
As tensions brew in the Korean Peninsula, different nations have begun formulating emergency plans to repatriate their citizens who reside in the troubled area.
Where is Fredison Atienza?
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
A Lack of Intelligence
Just 24 hours prior, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) downplayed a travel advisory released by the United States Embassy regarding terrorist activity