LATEST ARTICLES
Where ARTA reforms resonate
By Secretary Ernesto V. Perez ARTA Secretary and Director General (8th State of the ARTA Address, May 22, 2026) Distinguished members of the Cabinet, honorable officials of the national government, our partners in local […]
REDEFINING ISLAMIC BANKING
Amenah Pangandaman brings visioning and dynamism to smallish Al-Amanah Islamic Investment Bank On paper, there are easily 11 million Filipino Muslims. After all, about 11% of the Philippine population of 117 million are Muslims. In the […]
The new Supreme Court
By TONY LOPEZ Like all once immutable age-old institutions, the 125-year-old Supreme Court of the Philippines is undergoing an unprecedented modernization and transformation, thanks to the five-year Strategic Plan for Judicial Innovations (SPJI) of Chief […]

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POLITICS
Rage against corruption
By TONY LOPEZ On August 23, 2025, I wrote: “It’s the biggest syndicated looting of the treasury – the plunder of P1 trillion of the P2-trillion flood control money in the last 15 years (2011 […]
BUSINESS
BATTLE OF THE BEST AND BIGGEST
SMC and SM fuel the Philippines’ robust economic growth The Philippines’ two largest conglomerates are powering the country’s robust economic growth this year and in the coming years. Both having demonstrated unprecedented expansion in the […]
POP CULTURE
If you feel abandoned in your marriage, then you are Penelope in The Odyssey
Every woman marries a husband thinking he will take care of her. That’s why she seeks security, wealth, and status— all the symbols of a good life. Penelope in The Odyssey married the great […]
How many AP’s should I take in high school?
By Audrey Cabaltica It’s no longer enough to just get straight A’s in high school to get into a good college. In my competitive high school, it’s normal to get A’s so students also typically […]
My underwhelming experience in New York City
I just visited New York City for the first time for my aunt’s 50th birthday. I was really excited to go and see the iconic skyscrapers and huge LED billboards. I also heard that hot […]
BOOKS
How to be okay when nothing is okay
I first read and reviewed Jenny Lawson’s book Broken (in the best possible way) back in 2021. It was raw with angst, yet also filled with healing humor. She was in the throes of her […]
We need more humorists like Dave Barry
I never met a Dave I didn’t like. I discovered Dave Barry when I googled “humor columnist”. At first I was not inclined to read his work because we don’t have much in common. He’s […]
Stephen Curry’s book — Shot Ready
When a GOAT speaks, we listen. Four-time NBA champion Stephen Curry shares his humble beginnings, mindset, and training in this inspirational memoir for anyone who wants to be great. This hefty collectible book by the […]
FEATURE ARTICLES
I’m sad that my Happy Lemon closed
By Audrey Cabaltica Happy Lemon was where I first tried boba. I didn’t know what was good, so I tried the most popular item on the menu: passionfruit green tea with boba. I loved it […]
Unlike My Ate My
Few people know I have an older sister, Myra. Once they meet her, everyone is shocked that I’m related to her, because we’re nothing alike. When we were both studying in Ateneo, I would […]
An easy time with Invisalign
By Audrey Cabaltica This summer, to straighten my teeth, I got Invisalign instead of braces. Invisalign is just a plastic retainer while braces are wires with metal brackets stuck to your teeth. Both cost the […]




