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Might doesn’t make right
by Ana Marie Pamintuan - July 13, 2026 - 12:00am
Ten years after our victory in having our maritime entitlements defined in the West Philippine Sea, we have strengthened external defense, but are still far from attaining credible self-defense capability.
Legal gobbledygook
by Ana Marie Pamintuan - July 10, 2026 - 12:00am
Three days into the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, a lawyer told me that the proceedings were causing him undue stress so he stopped watching.
Presiding officer Chiz
by Ana Marie Pamintuan - July 8, 2026 - 12:00am
To the consternation of several civil society groups, the majority bloc went ahead and elected Francis Escudero as presiding officer of the Senate impeachment court.
Nihilist extremism
by Ana Marie Pamintuan - July 6, 2026 - 12:00am
At a kindergarten in a private school near my home, the students have textbooks on “Kabutihang Asal” and “Araling Panlipunan.”
No blinking
by Ana Marie Pamintuan - July 3, 2026 - 12:00am
The Iglesia ni Cristo has flexed its muscles in the streets in the past, so the INC leadership should be well aware of the risks in staging a show of force.
State witness
by Ana Marie Pamintuan - July 1, 2026 - 12:00am
According to his medical diagnosis, Manuel Bonoan is one stage away from kidney failure. He also reportedly suffers from prostate cancer, a dislocated spinal disc, high blood pressure with plaque clogging his heart,...
Deterrence
by Ana Marie Pamintuan - June 29, 2026 - 12:00am
If the government wants to prevent an increase in cases of crimes committed by people below age 15, it should show quickly that there’s a price to pay for breaking the law.
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.
Juvenile killers
by Ana Marie Pamintuan - June 24, 2026 - 12:00am
If that circulating text message thread between ninth graders “Nash” (age 14) and “Rod” (15) is genuine, the two boys were fully aware of their actions and the legal consequences of shooting...
Chiz whiz
by Ana Marie Pamintuan - June 22, 2026 - 12:00am
There’s no such thing as a free lunch.
Back to regular programming
by Ana Marie Pamintuan - June 19, 2026 - 12:00am
If it’s any consolation to Alan Peter Cayetano, his Senate presidency is not the shortest on record in our country.
Traitors
by Ana Marie Pamintuan - June 17, 2026 - 12:00am
Not too long after the Senate coup engineered by Alan Peter Cayetano with the help of Ronald dela Rosa, several members of their bloc reportedly began considering jumping to the group now headed by Sherwin Gatc...
Tourism hotspot
by Ana Marie Pamintuan - June 15, 2026 - 12:00am
Some things I’ve noticed in my recent trips abroad, particularly in Asia: service robots are becoming ubiquitous.
Double celebration
by Ana Marie Pamintuan - June 12, 2026 - 12:00am
At the Planning Exhibition Hall in this Chinese city, visitors are greeted at the entrance with a massive, panoramic black-and-white photo of Chongqing pre-World War II, displayed below a full-color high-def LED...
Just sue them
by Ana Marie Pamintuan - June 10, 2026 - 12:00am
You expose wrongdoing because you want the perpetrator punished.
Bagmen
by Ana Marie Pamintuan - June 8, 2026 - 12:00am
From my years covering elections, I can believe stories of huge piles of cash being delivered in sacks or suitcases, either for or from politicians.
Senate tumult
by Ana Marie Pamintuan - June 5, 2026 - 12:00am
The beef of the pro-Duterte senators seems to boil down to selective prosecution.
Where our taxes go
by Ana Marie Pamintuan - June 3, 2026 - 12:00am
The Senate minority walked out on Tuesday last week because the majority was moving to railroad an amendment of their rules that would allow senators who are in hiding or detained without bail to participate in deliberations...
Dissatisfaction
by Ana Marie Pamintuan - June 1, 2026 - 12:00am
The plunge in President Marcos’ satisfaction rating in the first quarter was expected.
Saving the Senate
by Ana Marie Pamintuan - May 29, 2026 - 12:00am
After redefining “forthwith,” the pestilence infesting the Senate is now moving to redefine “force majeure.”
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