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Perpetuating harshness

by Bill Velasco - June 27, 2026 - 12:00am

“Returning violence for violence multiplies violence, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars.” – Martin Luther King

Variance

by Alex Magno - June 27, 2026 - 12:00am

The past few weeks, our diplomatic relations with China appear to have deteriorated into a war of angry press releases, spiced with travel bans.

No pork imports!

by Chit U. Juan - June 27, 2026 - 12:00am

Yes, Jeju Island of South Korea has successfully kept its borders closed to pork from without, all these years, to be able to preserve the purity of its prized BLACK pork breed.

Leadership challenges in HEIs

by Popoy De Vera - June 27, 2026 - 12:00am

Last week, I was invited to speak on leadership challenges in institutions and legacy building at the PRAISE (Program on Awards and Incentives for Service Excellence) event at West Visayas State University.

Elon Musk is too rich; even Plato knew that

by David Lay Williams - June 27, 2026 - 12:00am

Ever since Elon Musk became the world’s first trillionaire, people have been trying to grasp the scale of his incomprehensible fortune.

Technological singularity

by Tony Lopez - June 27, 2026 - 12:00am

In the science of artificial intelligence (AI), there is a concept called technological singularity.

Refill and reuse are genuine solutions

by Marian Ledesma - June 27, 2026 - 12:00am

With the Philippine waste crisis underscored this year by several

To infinity and beyond: The impact of ‘Toy Story’ throughout generations

by MJ Marfori - June 27, 2026 - 12:00am

I have interviewed a lot of people in my 17-plus years in this industry.

The AI they cannot build

by Francis J. Kong - June 27, 2026 - 12:00am

I recently returned from Singapore, where my daughter-boss, Rachel and I attended SuperAI, Asia’s largest AI conference at Marina Bay Sands.

Legitimate public concern

by Mary Ann LL. Reyes - June 27, 2026 - 12:00am

Back in 2019, the Philippine government launched the fuel-marking program (FMP) aimed at combatting oil smuggling into the country.

A spark of creativity

by Johnny Litton - June 27, 2026 - 12:00am

Igniting creativity and compassion in the heart of Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City, the grand opening of “Ignite: A Celebration of Art & Heart” brought together artistry, generosity and community...

Gun culture

by Ana Marie Pamintuan - June 26, 2026 - 12:00am

There has to be a direct correlation between the ease of access to firearms and gun violence.

Offering our children as sacrifice

by Cito Beltran - June 26, 2026 - 12:00am

The talk of the town is understandably about the school shooting in Tacloban City because of the premeditation on the part of the shooters, who relied on being minors as their ticket out of jail and of course, the...

While the giants fight

by Pia Roces Morato - June 26, 2026 - 12:00am

For every nation, unity is that invisible glue that holds its society together. It’s not forced, nor is it uniform; it is simply that collective decision made by diverse groups, regardless of political, religious,...

Why 15-year-old was charged with murder

by Jarius Bondoc - June 26, 2026 - 12:00am

The Revised Penal Code defines murder via certain elements:

‘Dear Mr. President’

by Marichu A. Villanueva - June 26, 2026 - 12:00am

This case involves the killing of a person in a situation where no one actually saw how the attack happened.

Homicide declaration

by Jose C. Sison - June 26, 2026 - 12:00am

This case involves the killing of a person in a situation where no one actually saw how the attack happened.

From Bears to Pandas

by Joaquin M. Henson - June 26, 2026 - 12:00am

They were known as the Macau Black Bears in EASL and The Asian Tournament. Then, they were the Macau Black Knights in the just-concluded PBA Commissioner’s Cup. Now, they’ll be called the Macau Giant...

Agri devolution is a failure

by Boo Chanco - June 26, 2026 - 12:00am

One of the big disappointments of the Local Government Code is the failure of LGUs to pick up the responsibility for agricultural technical support for farmers. This failure has severely crippled Philippine...

Phl, Sweden ties remain strong

by Marianne Go - June 26, 2026 - 12:00am

Next year, the Philippines and Sweden will celebrate 80 years of economic ties after the two countries established diplomatic relations in 1947.

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