The meme that took over the country this week may be entertaining for some, but what’s disappointing is how it reflects evasion of accountability and disregard for the rule of law. All of this unfolded alongside the so-called Senate coup, the sudden change in Senate leadership, and Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa’s public outburst - all within the same day. While debates continue on whether the ICC has jurisdiction over his case, one fact remains: he has been out of public r

The Philippines is not failing at press freedom by accident. It is failing by design—or at the very least, by tolerance. In 2026, the country ranks 114th out of around 180 nations in the World Press Freedom Index of Reporters Without Borders, scoring 46.79—classified under a “difficult” environment. In Southeast Asia, it sits at 5th place, behind Timor-Leste (30th globally), Thailand (92nd), Malaysia (95th), and Brunei (96th). This is not a region known for strong press prote

Sa gitna ng araw-araw na pakikipagsapalaran ng mga tsuper sa lansangan, isang simpleng mensahe ang nagbigay-liwanag sa tunay na diwa ng malasakit at bayanihan. “Maraming salamat sa mga naging pasahero ko ngayon… hindi na nila kinukuha ang sukli. Naiintindihan nila ang kalagayan naming mga driver.” Sa unang tingin, tila maliit na bagay lamang ang hindi pagkuha ng sukli. Ngunit para sa mga tsuper na araw-araw humaharap sa tumataas na presyo ng krudo, mabigat na boundary, at lim