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ICC: Vital deterrent to crimes against humanity

by Elfren S. Cruz - March 16, 2025 - 12:00am

The major story this past week has been the arrest and detention of former president Rodrigo Duterte at the International Criminal Court.

China’s uncertain future

by Elfren S. Cruz - March 13, 2025 - 12:00am

Today the world, including the Philippines, fears that China will become the main superpower in the future.

Philippines first

by Elfren S. Cruz - March 9, 2025 - 12:00am

The return of Donald Trump and his America First agenda has been perceived by his traditional American allies as being anti-West and even pro-Russia. Trump’s abandonment of Ukraine has sowed fear among EU...

Pope Francis’ Hope

by Elfren S. Cruz - March 6, 2025 - 12:00am

According to Carlo Musso, the co-author of the book “Hope,” the autobiography of Pope Francis was originally intended to be published after his death. However, because of the Jubilee of Hope in 2025,...

Strong leadership vs weak leadership

by Elfren S. Cruz - March 2, 2025 - 12:00am

During this campaign season, politicians have been accusing each other of being weak leaders without truly understanding the real difference between the qualities of strong leadership and weak leadership.

Aquino Center reopens

by Elfren S. Cruz - February 27, 2025 - 12:00am

My wife was at the invitational preview of the Aquino Center and Museum in Tarlac the day before EDSA@39 day and strongly feels she should let more people know about it. Here is the account of Neni Sta. Romana ...

The long road to EDSA

by Elfren S. Cruz - February 23, 2025 - 12:00am

This narration is meant for today’s generation who must appreciate that the four-day EDSA People Power Revolution was the climax of years of struggle which led to Marcos fleeing the country.

How to commemorate EDSA

by Elfren S. Cruz - February 20, 2025 - 12:00am

The Marcos Jr. administration tried to downgrade the significance of the EDSA People Power Revolution from a national holiday to a simple working holiday.

Listening to politicians

by Elfren S. Cruz - February 16, 2025 - 12:00am

The campaign season has officially begun and the big issue, apparently, is that the national candidates are still at a loss on how to campaign.

DLSU marks EDSA People Power

by Elfren S. Cruz - February 13, 2025 - 12:00am

On Feb. 25 will be the 39th anniversary of the People Power Revolution, which marked the return of democracy to the Philippines after more than a decade of the Marcos dictatorship.

Radical political changes

by Elfren S. Cruz - February 9, 2025 - 12:00am

There are events happening in the United States that could eventually have geopolitical and economic effects on the world, including the Philippines.

Reducing inequality is better economics

by Elfren S. Cruz - February 6, 2025 - 12:00am

The issue of increasing the minimum wage has again become headline material.

The Third Force

by Elfren S. Cruz - February 2, 2025 - 12:00am

In the past week, the news was dominated by events that were linked to politics. Although viewed separately, these events could all be viewed as connected.

Join the call for action

by Elfren S. Cruz - January 30, 2025 - 12:00am

As of this writing, there are several rallies scheduled for tomorrow.

Remembering Cory

by Elfren S. Cruz - January 26, 2025 - 12:00am

Yesterday, Jan. 25 was the 92nd birthday of President Cory Aquino.

The Trump era begins

by Elfren S. Cruz - January 23, 2025 - 12:00am

It was very early Tuesday morning when I finally watched the live presentation of President-elect Trump’s inaugural speech. Later in the day, he signed, as he promised, dozens of executive orders.

Philippines, China and America in the SCS

by Elfren S. Cruz - January 19, 2025 - 12:00am

The latest news from the South China Sea was that the Philippine Navy was holding exercises around Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal. This area has become a hotly-contested area between the Philippines and China.

Books on my reading list

by Elfren S. Cruz - January 16, 2025 - 12:00am

Over the Christmas holidays, I received several books as gifts. I have only started to read after the hectic holidays.

Random thoughts on the world today

by Elfren S. Cruz - January 12, 2025 - 12:00am

Today, instead of one topic, I want to share a few random thoughts with my readers.

Philippines and China at a crossroads

by Elfren S. Cruz - January 9, 2025 - 12:00am

The current front pages of Philippine dailies are again headlining the incursions of China’s biggest Coast Guard vessel in Philippine waters.

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