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Lenten inspirations
by Dorothy Delgado Novicio - April 2, 2026 - 12:00am
For four years in a row, I am commemorating Lent, a special season of grace, far away from home.
A season of renewal: Seven reflections on leading with heart
by Benedict Sison - March 31, 2026 - 12:00am
After nearly eight years at the helm of Sun Life Philippines, I find myself at a crossroads.
The oil shock could be worse than Covid
by Carlos G. Dominguez III - March 28, 2026 - 12:00am
There is a dangerous tendency in government – and, frankly, in the public – to assume that every crisis can be managed the way we managed Covid-19.
Remittances as lifeblood
by Rafael R. Castillo - March 25, 2026 - 12:00am
A week after geopolitical tensions escalated in the Middle East, my grandniece – who has worked in Dubai for three years and recently transferred to a new company – sent me a message that sounded more...
Global oil crisis shows why Phl must accelerate solar deployment
by Brenda Valerio - March 22, 2026 - 12:00am
Disruptions in the global oil supply, like the one happening now, can quickly turn into a domestic cost-of-living crisis in the Philippines.
Point of view Governments must scale up action to end violence against children When we adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, we committed to a world that invests in our children, where every girl and boy grows up free from violence, exploitation and neglect.
A warm meal, a fair chance
by Regis Chapman - March 13, 2026 - 12:00am
For many Filipino children, getting through the school day without a proper meal remains a challenge. International School Meals Day is a reminder that good nutrition is not optional; it is fundamental to ensuring...
A warm meal, a fair chance
by Roger Masapol - March 13, 2026 - 12:00am
For many Filipino children, getting through the school day without a proper meal remains a challenge. International School Meals Day is a reminder that good nutrition is not optional; it is fundamental to ensuring...
Model citizen, dual citizen
by Senator Risa Hontiveros - March 8, 2026 - 12:00am
Just a few days ago, I turned 60 years old. “Welcome to dual citizenship,” my friends fondly tease, as I invoke the senior citizen discount when paying bills.
Bastardizing the Constitution
by Rico V. Domingo - March 7, 2026 - 12:00am
You do not need a lawyer to grasp the command. Article II, Section 26 of the 1987 Constitution orders the State to guarantee equal access to opportunities for public service and to prohibit political dynasties as...
When a distant war hits home
by Victor R. Ocampo - March 5, 2026 - 12:00am
Most Filipinos are used to thinking of war in the Middle East as tragic but distant – something that dominates the news cycle for a few days and then fades behind local politics, traffic and the next typh...
The Alex Eala moment: When a nation remembers who it is
by Rafael R. Castillo - February 28, 2026 - 12:00am
There are rare moments when a country scattered across islands and continents suddenly feels like one heartbeat.
Unpretentiously Fiji
by Dorothy Delgado Novicio - February 21, 2026 - 12:00am
How are you adjusting to your new home? 
When home is where the heart is — but not the opportunity
by Dr. Rafael Castillo - February 17, 2026 - 12:00am
There is a particular silence known only to the Filipino abroad.
AI is changing the way we work; women and youth must not be left behind
by Khalid Hassan - February 8, 2026 - 12:00am
After nearly a decade working in the Philippines, I have seen two very different futures unfolding side by side. I have walked through fast-growing business districts and high-rise offices in Metro Manila, and I...
Digital media literacy matters
by Mona Magno Veluz - February 7, 2026 - 12:00am
I create short-form videos on history and genealogy. 
Democracy after the ballot: The civic duties we can no longer delegate
by Rafael R. Castillo - February 5, 2026 - 12:00am
In the medical world, surgery is often viewed as the definitive moment of healing.
From hello to bula!
by Dorothy Delgado Novicio - January 31, 2026 - 12:00am
“It’s past 5 a.m. I’m gazing at glorious clouds from my plane windows. 
The ghost of Payatas in Cebu
by Marian Ledesma - January 29, 2026 - 12:00am
The landslide at the Binaliw landfill in Cebu echoes a tragedy many Filipinos hoped was buried in the past.
The Philippines-Japan strategic partnership is critical
by Joseph Hammond - January 25, 2026 - 12:00am
As the Philippines assumes its position as 2026 ASEAN chair, the Indo-Pacific’s maritime security is set to be elevated to the center of its agenda.
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