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Greatness of spirit

By QWERTYMAN | By Jose Dalisay | 4 days ago

After a week marked by sordid political revelations, reversals and antics that make us despair over the future of democracy in this country and elsewhere in the world, it was refreshing and inspiring to be reminded...

Opinion

Shameless greed for power: Trapos' family dynasties

By Josephus Jimenez | November 7, 2024 - 12:00am

This country is going to regret again putting the destiny of the nation at the hands of a few families, who control power, money and decision-making in this supposedly vibrant democracy in Asia.

Freeman Opinion

EDITORIAL - No-el in the BARMM

November 5, 2024 - 12:00am

One of the tenets of democracy is the regular reaffirmation or change of leadership, through free and popular elections. The people render their verdict on officials’ performance through the power of the ...

Opinion

‘Lived’ democracy in our companies

By Henry Schumacher | October 18, 2024 - 12:00am

There is no doubt in my mind that democracy is essential and needs to be ‘lived’.

Freeman Cebu Business

Elections and democracy

By The broader view | By Harry Roque | October 12, 2024 - 12:00am

We take pride in the Philippines as the bastion of democracy in Asia. Modeled after the United States, the Philippines is under a presidential form of government.

Opinion

Undermining democracy: How Alice Guo continues to exploit the system

By Ian Manticajon | October 8, 2024 - 12:00am

I would not be surprised if dismissed Bamban Mayor Alice Guo proceeds with her plan to file her certificate of candidacy today, despite clear warnings that she will be disqualified and that the government will pull...

Freeman Opinion

Sa demokraya unsa ang eleksiyon?

By Antolin dela Serna | September 10, 2024 - 12:00am

Ang Google maoy atong patubagon. Lagmit nakabasa na usab tingali kamo niini, apan bisan pa, ania: “Elections are the central institution of democratic representative governments.” Kini tungod kay ang...

Banat Opinyon

Fair and fearless

July 20, 2024 - 12:00am

Every community with a vibrant media presence is often seen as a hallmark of a healthy democracy.

Freeman Opinion

Germany: Co-chair of the Media Freedom Coalition and a committed partner for media freedom

By DIPLOMATIC POUCH | By Andreas Pfaffernoschke | June 20, 2024 - 12:00am

“Democracy is fragile. You have to fight for every bit, every law, every safeguard, every institution, every story,” Rappler CEO and Filipino Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Ressa wrote in her 2022 book...

Opinion

Why democracy is meaningless to the masses

By BREAKTHROUGH | By Elfren S. Cruz | April 18, 2024 - 12:00am

It has become an accepted truism that today, liberal democracy is in a crisis.

Opinion