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Preparing future leaders in diplomacy and governance in the age of AI

by Catherine Dee Samaniego - June 6, 2026 - 12:00am

“Can machines think?” was the provocative question once posed by Alan Turing in his seminal 1950 paper, “Computing Machinery and Intelligence.”

The sins of the Senate

by Fernando C. Fajardo - June 2, 2026 - 12:00am

The Philippine Senate has survived coups, scandals, dictatorship, impeachment wars and political vendettas.

Kickstarting the values revolution

by Gil Yuzon - May 30, 2026 - 12:00am

A values revolution is the only real solution to our society’s perennial problems. It is not a quick-fix, but generationally transformative.

Beyond adobo

by Dorothy Delgado Novicio - May 26, 2026 - 12:00am

We celebrated Filipino Food Month in this quiet island state where food ingredients mostly mimic those of home.

Manila and Tokyo are right to double down on ties

by Justin Baquisal - May 23, 2026 - 12:00am

Japan’s decision to overhaul laws on the sale of weapons in April was welcomed warmly in Manila.

Childhood should not depend on the weather

by Nicole Ngeow - May 21, 2026 - 12:00am

By early evening, many families across Philippine cities and towns make the same quiet calculation. How long can the electric fan run before the meter spins too fast?

Childhood should not depend on the weather

by Kyungsun Kim - May 21, 2026 - 12:00am

By early evening, many families across Philippine cities and towns make the same quiet calculation. How long can the electric fan run before the meter spins too fast?

Corruption isn’t just a people problem, it’s a systems problem

by Luigi Bonoan - May 12, 2026 - 12:00am

When corruption becomes public, the instinct is to look for people to blame.

Securing the Philippines’ energy future in a volatile world: The role of the United Nations

by Arnaud Peral - April 25, 2026 - 12:00am

Recent global volatility has underscored how rising energy prices and supply interruptions penetrate every aspect of life – from the affordability of basic goods to the ability of schools, hospitals and small...

Infrastructure: The next frontier of Philippine fintech

by Raya Buensuceso - April 18, 2026 - 12:00am

In 2026, the Philippines has no shortage of fintech.

Infrastructure: The next frontier of Philippine fintech

by Ray Alimurung - April 18, 2026 - 12:00am

In 2026, the Philippines has no shortage of fintech.

Why the Philippines must prioritize preparedness over response

by Erin L. Downey - April 17, 2026 - 12:00am

The global cost of natural disasters has grown exponentially over the past decades.

The urgency of an autism policy roadmap

by Mona Magno-Veluz - April 16, 2026 - 12:00am

In a Congress often pulled in many directions, timing matters.

Embracing zero waste

by Marian Ledesma - April 14, 2026 - 12:00am

As we recently celebrated International Day of Zero Waste, it is crucial to reflect on the escalating waste crisis, relentless plastic pollution and the pitfalls of depending on fossil fuels and extracted resou...

Phl-China BCM, China-Asean COC and a vision of perpetual peace

by Rommel C. Banlaoi - April 11, 2026 - 12:00am

It is well established that the South China Sea is not merely a geographic space. It is a strategic theater where law, power and cooperation inevitably intersect.

Reading CPR in a time of war

by Dorothy Delgado Novicio - April 9, 2026 - 12:00am

Before leaving New York for our new foreign assignment, I saw a treasure in the biography section of the 100-year-old bookshop, Argosy Bookstore in downtown Manhattan.

When the world applauds what home overlooks

by Rafael R. Castillo - April 5, 2026 - 12:00am

When Filipino migrant Matty Juniosa stepped onto the stage of Britain’s Got Talent and unleashed a soaring rendition of “Purple Rain,” the response was electric.

Lenten inspirations

by Dorothy Delgado Novicio - April 2, 2026 - 12:00am

For four years in a row, I am commemorating Lent, a special season of grace, far away from home.

A season of renewal: Seven reflections on leading with heart

by Benedict Sison - March 31, 2026 - 12:00am

After nearly eight years at the helm of Sun Life Philippines, I find myself at a crossroads.

The oil shock could be worse than Covid

by Carlos G. Dominguez III - March 28, 2026 - 12:00am

There is a dangerous tendency in government – and, frankly, in the public – to assume that every crisis can be managed the way we managed Covid-19.

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