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Man On A Mission: NDCP Extols BrotoĀ 

GREATNESS is not measured by sheer publicity, but by the virtues of perseverance, dedication and commitment to serve, according to the National Defense College of the Philippines (NDCP) Alumni Association.  At the 62nd NDCP Founding Anniversary held at the One Shangrila Place in Mandaluyong City, the NDCP Alumni Association cited...

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What To Expect From Ombudsman Remulla

THE APPOINTMENT OF Jesus Crispin ā€œBoyingā€ Remulla to the Office of Ombudsman is a cause of fear for many who opposed him politically and...

Self-Awareness: Your Superpower

SELF-AWARENESS SOUNDS deep and wise… but really, it’s just catching yourself thinking, ā€˜Yikes… that’s me!’ The Back Story Most people think they’re self-aware. ā€œI know who...

Complacency Hits National Gov’t

THE PERVASIVE CORRUPTION that took place in the Department of Public Works and Highways on the multi-billion flood control projects, and those for roads...

Bacteria Made Me Do ItĀ 

YOU THINK YOUR brain’s in charge? Cute. Like really adorable. In reality, your stomach has been running the show since the day you popped...

Musings On A Rainy September

AS I WRITE, typhoon Opong alternates between fierce and gentle in Metro Manila and is forecast to be wildest south of the metropolis and...

Divided Yet Again

THE COMMENTARIES AFTER the September 21 mobilizations are already pulling us away from the real issue: corruption. If we let them, they will sap...

Bordering OnĀ Vigilance AndĀ Terrorism

DAYS AFTER THE biggest protest action since the historic EDSA People Power Revolution in 1986, the government is going deep into one of the...

ICI Should Also Probe Escudero, Bersamin, Romualdez, COAĀ 

THE ATENEO SCHOOL of Governance asked the Independent Commission on Infrastructure to also investigate the huge budget cuts and diversions that took place in...

Telltale Signs of Failure

I ought to have died at Waterloo.Ā                                 — French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte, after his defeat to British Field Marshall and First Duke of Wellington Arthur...

EDITORIAL

Never Ending Saga

DESPITE THE CREATION of an independent commission tasked to dig deeper into the anomalous infrastructure projects, the government’s so-called advocacy against corruption has yet...

NEWS MAGAZINE

October 1 – 15, 2025 Edition

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BOC Port of Subic CSR: Empowering Communities, Building Life Winners

Beyond borders, beyond duties—at BOC Port of Subic, we believe in paying it forward. Together with the Aeta Pastolan community, we are not just...

Global oil giants suffer drop in income

Global oil giants, bugged by supply and price issues, suffered a drop in profits in 2024 compared to the previous year. This, as the combined...

Why Harry Roque isn’t part of Duterte’s defense team

MONTHS before the actual hearing on former President Rodrigo Duterte’s cases at The Hague, Harry Roque was barred from joining the legal defense team...

Transforming Value of Sari-Sari Stores On Filipino Women

'This business provides them a sense of independence, confidence, and fulfillment ... managing and operating sari-sari stores gives them a deeper sense of purpose...

Vloggers vs. Bloggers: The Battle of Hype, Reach, and Relevance

Ah, the eternal debate—vloggers vs. bloggers. It’s like comparing a flashy TikTok trend to a well-aged book. One explodes in popularity overnight, while the...

Cold Plunging: The Ice-Cold Trend Celebrities Swear By—But Is It for You?

Cold plunging, also known as ice bathing or cold water immersion, has taken the wellness world by storm. From morning wake-up calls to post-workout...

The People Have Spoken: Duterte, the Drug War, and the Reckoning Ahead

In the latest episode of As the Philippines Turns, the nation’s long-running political drama has taken a gripping new turn. According to a Social...

The Dollar Dilemma: How GCash’s Digital Dollars Are Changing the Game

For millions of Filipinos working overseas, sending money home is both a necessity and a financial headache. In 2023 alone, Filipinos lost approximately ₱8.37...

Chinese economy showing cracks

The economy of China, an engine of growth globally, is showing cracks as it delivered mixed signals in the first two months of the...

After You, Cristina Pantoja-Hidalgo

IF YOU ARE looking for an excellent teacher in English and Literature, go for Prof. Cristina Pantoja-Hidalgo. Am not sure, though, if she still teaches...

How Sugar Steals Your Youth

The sweet taste of youth! Or should I say, the sweet taste of... well, not-so-youthful aging? You see, there's a sneaky little process called...

No More Room For Duterte Stalwarts?

THE Marcos administration must have regretted appointing people closely associated with former President Rodrigo Duterte, to sensitive government posts. This comes as MalacaƱang opted to...