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Probability of inflationary recession
by Ruben Almendras - March 30, 2026 - 12:00am
The Iran war is now on its first month and no one knows when it will end, so the world’s economic wheels will again turn faster.
Duterte’s defense in the ICC
by Ruben Almendras - March 2, 2026 - 12:00am
The International Criminal Court  proceedings in The Hague for the confirmation of charges against Duterte for crimes against humanity were really interesting, informative, and educational. While I did not watch...
Consequential residual effects of corruption
by Ruben Almendras - February 9, 2026 - 12:00am
The current DPWH flood control projects corruption scandal is the biggest in the history of the Philippines in terms of amount (even if adjusted for inflation), and in the number of government officials and politicians...
Transparency in management
by Ruben Almendras - February 2, 2026 - 12:00am
The objectives of all organizations are success and achievement of their targets.
Corruption in democracies/autocracies
by Ruben Almendras - January 26, 2026 - 12:00am
It is comforting and impressive that the interest and attention of the majority of the Filipino people in the DPWH corruption scandal is sustained and unwavering.
Socio-political dimension of Traslacion
by Ruben Almendras - January 12, 2026 - 12:00am
The annual Catholic religious Traslacion event unfolded last Friday in Manila and had an estimated attendance of 7.3 million people.
First quarter predictions/expectations
by Ruben Almendras - January 5, 2026 - 12:00am
At this time, most businesses or organizations already have their annual plans, budgets and strategies for 2026.
MCWD redux
by Ruben Almendras - December 22, 2025 - 12:00am
Cebu City Mayor Archival re-appointed me this month as board director in the Metropolitan Cebu Water District.
A tale of two rallies
by Ruben Almendras - November 24, 2025 - 12:00am
Last week there were two political rallies in Metro Manila, staged in two different locations, and with two slightly different objectives.
Why flaunt opulent lifestyles?
by Ruben Almendras - November 17, 2025 - 12:00am
While it may have been PBBM’s exposé, in his State of the Nation Address that triggered the unraveling of the DPWH flood-control corruption scandals, the earlier ostentatious display of the lifestyles...
Credibility/utility of politicians’ SALN
by Ruben Almendras - November 3, 2025 - 12:00am
After the new ombudsman overturned the strict confidentiality of the Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net worth, of government officials, most of the senators and some congressmen have voluntarily released/published...
Government should recover ?250 billion
by Ruben Almendras - October 20, 2025 - 12:00am
The level of anger and indignation of the Filipino people against the corrupt politicians, contractors, and the government, has waned very little even with the less-shocking revelations coming out from the Independent...
YAKAP in UCMed Kalusugan Center
by Ruben Almendras - October 13, 2025 - 12:00am
I needed a break from writing columns about the corruption scandals in DPWH and the ongoing ICI investigations, that may lead to uncovering bigger amounts stolen, and involving more government officials, that I looked...
Endgame of the DPWH corruption scandal
by Ruben Almendras - September 29, 2025 - 12:00am
Much as I would like to write a column on another topic, it seems almost impossible.
BBM’s point of no return
by Ruben Almendras - September 22, 2025 - 12:00am
The day-to-day news and revelations of DPWH flood control infrastructure corruption are deepening and building up the Filipino public's anger and calls for action.
Cost/benefit of online gambling
by Ruben Almendras - September 1, 2025 - 12:00am
While concerned Filipinos are now engrossed with graft-ridden overpriced government construction projects that have made politicians, DPWH officials, and contractors billionaires, the online gambling problem is also...
The middle class are heroes
by Ruben Almendras - August 25, 2025 - 12:00am
Last week Filipinos celebrated the death anniversary of hero Ninoy Aquino for his role in the restoration of democracy in the Philippines.
A glimmer of accountability
by Ruben Almendras - August 18, 2025 - 12:00am
Unlike monarchies, tyrannies, autocracies, and other authoritarian governments, democratic countries succeed and thrive with the participation of the people governed. In dictatorships, the rulers do not have to listen...
Early impeachment trial favors Duterte
by Ruben Almendras - August 4, 2025 - 12:00am
The current ongoing uproar on the Philippine Supreme Court  declaring the impeachment filed as unconstitutional, shows and is indicative of the persistent/growing interest of the majority, (61%) of the Filipinos,...
CTB: Resilience in hybrid banking
by Ruben Almendras - July 21, 2025 - 12:00am
Going into its 51st year, the Chamber of Thrift Banks  in the Philippines held its national convention last July 15, 2025, to look back/assess its achievements and address the banking challenges in the coming...
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