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THE PHILIPPINES IN THE CROSSFIRE: NAVIGATING THE RIVALRY OF BIG POWERS
From Caracas to Tehran: A New Era of U.S. Muscle The dramatic capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro by U.S.… READ MORE
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ASEAN 2026: THE PHILIPPINES’ CHAIRMANSHIP AMID GLOBAL TENSIONS
As the Philippines prepares to assume the chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in 2026, the stakes… READ MORE
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TERRORISM, SECURITY, AND SHIFTING TIDES IN THE WEST PHILIPPINE SEA
On December 29, I interviewed security expert Prof. Rommel Banlaoi on my radio program WALANG ATRASAN over DWAR‑Abante Radyo to… READ MORE
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FAITH IN MOTION: THE TRASLACION AS A MIRROR OF THE FILIPINO NATION
Every January, the streets of Manila transform into a sea of humanity. Millions of devotees, barefoot and determined, surge forward… READ MORE
Quote of the week
“The Presidential Office has initiated efforts to deal with the impending crisis. That’s well and good! Despite our political differences, now is the time to unite and deal with this emergent crisis.” Dante Velasco, Crisis Management Expert and Former Transportation Undersecretary – 24 March 2026 – on the creation of Palace Crisis Committee
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