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BREAKTHROUGH
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Is it still a Holy Week?
by Elfren S. Cruz - April 2, 2026 - 12:00am
Sometimes, I wonder how many people still care to remember that the purpose of Holy Week is not to spend days-long vacation in some resort or even a foreign country. 
A reflection for Holy Week
by Elfren S. Cruz - March 29, 2026 - 12:00am
Amidst all the global crises on energy shortages and wars, we should take some time out to reflect on religion this coming Holy Week.
Surviving the energy crisis
by Elfren S. Cruz - March 26, 2026 - 12:00am
The current war between the United States and Iran is potentially one of the most serious economic threats in history. If the war continues and develops into another Afghanistan, it could lead to a global recession....
Only Trump and Khamenei can end the war
by Elfren S. Cruz - March 22, 2026 - 12:00am
The attack of the United States and Israel on Iran has caused a global economic crisis due to the sudden lack of oil supply in the world.
Peace through international law
by Elfren S. Cruz - March 19, 2026 - 12:00am
International law is in a bad way these days.
A war with no end?
by Elfren S. Cruz - March 15, 2026 - 12:00am
It is impossible for someone interested in geopolitics like me not to contribute personal insights on the crisis occurring in the Middle East.
Celebrating women’s month
by Elfren S. Cruz - March 12, 2026 - 12:00am
This month, we celebrate International Women’s Month, a global commemoration dedicated to honoring the achievements, contributions and rights of women. This month also highlights the role women play in shaping...
Is Suntay a misogynist?
by Elfren S. Cruz - March 8, 2026 - 12:00am
This past week has been full of dramatic and game-changing events in the Philippines and around the world.
Convert golf courses to public parks
by Elfren S. Cruz - March 5, 2026 - 12:00am
Last year, the Manila city government made a proposal to convert the Intramuros Golf Course into the Intramuros Forest Par
Youthspeak on People Power
by Elfren S. Cruz - March 1, 2026 - 12:00am
A welcome new feature initiated by the Catholic Educators Association of the Philippines (CEAP) was the national essay writing contest on the EDSA People Power Revolution – meant to engage the youth into thinking...
The journey to EDSA
by Elfren S. Cruz - February 26, 2026 - 12:00am
On the morning of Feb. 25, 1986, 40 years ago, Corazon Aquino took her oath as president of the Republic of the Philippines.
The true meaning of EDSA
by Elfren S. Cruz - February 22, 2026 - 12:00am
The EDSA People Power Revolution is one of the significant democratic movements in the world’s contemporary history. It was held from Feb. 22 to 25, 1986 along Epifanio de los Santos Avenue or EDSA. It marked...
The 43rd National Book Awards
by Elfren S. Cruz - February 19, 2026 - 12:00am
An announcement I look forward to with much anticipation each year is this list of winners for the best books published in the Philippines the previous year.
Building an equal future
by Elfren S. Cruz - February 15, 2026 - 12:00am
This is a continuation of my last column which focused on the Oxfam Report, “Resisting the Rule of the Rich.”
Oligarchy or democracy?
by Elfren S. Cruz - February 12, 2026 - 12:00am
Oxfam is a British-founded confederation of 21 independent non-governmental organizations, focusing on the alleviation of global poverty, founded in 1942 and led by Oxfam International.
Wanted: An honest and courageous president for 2028
by Elfren S. Cruz - February 8, 2026 - 12:00am
The fight for 2028 should begin this year as we continue to battle corruption.
Paghilom: Healing from the Philippine drug war
by Elfren S. Cruz - February 1, 2026 - 12:00am
This book is dedicated to all those whose lives were taken by the drug war and the families they left behind.
Sarap: Essays on Filipino Food
by Elfren S. Cruz - January 29, 2026 - 12:00am
A politician systematically steals millions, even billions, from national coffers over several years, through creative budgeting and kickbacks from government contracts. But he uses the loot to dispense patronage...
We served Cory Aquino
by Elfren S. Cruz - January 25, 2026 - 12:00am
Today is the 93rd birth anniversary of President Cory Aquino.
Choosing the right Cabinet
by Elfren S. Cruz - January 22, 2026 - 12:00am
There is a lot of talk these days about a possible Cabinet revamp. At the time of the writing of this column, these are mere speculations. By the time this column comes out, these may already have turned to rea...
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