Opinion

After years of playing catch-up, the Philippines is finally off the Financial Action Task Force ’s Grey List. It’s like stepping out of a dimly lit room into the sun, but don’t get too comfortable. Sure, the weight’s off—this is a breath of fresh air—but don’t think for a second that the hard work is over; it is just beginning.

Rodrigo Duterte's recent comment about "killing 15 senators" to clear the way for his candidates in the midterm elections should come as no surprise...

The House of Representatives has impeached Vice President Sara Duterte, a move akin to Caesar’s army crossing the Rubicon. With that, the Senate now stands as the final arbiter, tasked with fulfilling its duty as the trier of those who breach the public’s trust. The Senate must act at the soonest possible time—not just because it is constitutionally mandated, but because the country, already teetering on the brink of a divisive election, cannot afford delays.

The Department of Agriculture (DA) finds itself in a precarious position, like a high-wire act performed with no safety net below. On one side,...

As the 2028 presidential race approaches, the stark contrast in the political fortunes of Vice President Sara Duterte and House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez has become a defining narrative in Philippine politics.