A decade after the last major find, a new offshore gas discovery east of Malampaya has revived a long-running question in Philippine energy policy: how much time can domestic gas realistically buy before imports become…
The Philippines had its K-Culture moment. It let…
While South Korea turned long-term cultural investment into global soft power, the Philippines failed to match vision with infrastructure. In the late 1980s, as French cinema sparked late-night conversations among young artists in Seoul, a…
Independence Day in the digital age: When patriotism…
Every June 12, the Philippines marks its Independence Day—but let’s be honest, for many, it’s less about history and more about holiday plans. It’s a day off, a beach trip, or a quick post with…
5.4% growth in Q1 2025: Philippine economy on…
The Philippine economy started 2025 with a robust 5.4% year-on-year growth in the first quarter, a clear sign of resilience despite ongoing global uncertainties. While this marks a solid performance, it fell short of the…
Pope Leo XIV: A pontiff who might understand…
When the white smoke rose over the Vatican on May 8, few in the Philippines knew much about Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost. But when he stepped onto the balcony and was introduced as Pope Leo…
Why the next pope should be Filipino
For half a millennium, the Philippines has carried the torch of Roman Catholicism in Asia—burning bright through colonization, dictatorship, and diaspora. It is one of the Church’s last true strongholds, home to more than 80…
Right spot, wrong angle: The flag that stole…
A single snapshot can sometimes trigger a storm of questions. Such was the case when an image of the Philippine Pavilion at the World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, began circulating online — prominently featuring…
Why the stars and stripes, not the sun…
A curious detail caught our eye in a recent press release from the Philippine Tourism Promotions Board: a rendering of the Philippine Pavilion for World Expo 2025 in Osaka prominently features the American flag. Not…
Anson Que’s death demands immediate anti-kidnap action
The murder of Anson Que, owner of Elison Steel, is not an isolated tragedy—it follows a disturbing pattern of brazen kidnappings plaguing Metro Manila’s affluent communities. Just weeks before Que’s abduction, armed men ambushed a…