Day to end impunity

This is a re-posted op-ed piece. The world marks today the first International Day to End Impunity, and the focus of attention is the Philippines. Up

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The promise and the reality

This is a re-posted opinion piece. Part 2 A strong fiscal position is crucial for long-term growth. It also serves as a shield against future econom

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Honesty pays

This is a re-posted opinion piece. A great leader is single minded, he has a vision and sticks to it. Regardless. President Benigno Aquino III has th

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Triumph of mob rule

This is a re-posted opinion piece. The Supreme Court is without doubt the most reviled Philippine institution next to Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. It has

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A wider net

This is a re-posted op-ed piece. President Benigno Aquino III, returning from a conference of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in Bali, sai

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Build a strong case

This is a re-posted op-ed piece. In the dizzying developments in recent days, all parties concerned appeared to be racing against time, and even taki

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Confusion

This is a re-posted opinion piece. According to the dissenting opinion of Supreme Court Associate Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno, the bone of contentio

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Media watching smuggling

This is a re-posted opinion piece. Should media just report on smuggling or should it take an active role in stopping smuggling activities? Reportin

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Burden of blame

This is a re-posted op-ed piece. In the wake of the Supreme Court ruling granting an “immediately executory” temporary restraining order against the

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Justice in crisis

This is a re-posted opinion piece. The tug-of-war regarding the Supreme Court’s issuance of a temporary restraining order that would have allowed the

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