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Makings of a strongman: Deconstructing President Rodrigo Duterte
President Rodrigo Duterte is not a man in need of a lofty introduction—just the mere mention of his name is…
Commentary: It will fall apart
There will never be another as great as our President Rodrigo Roa Duterte. Who else could do as much as…
DU30’s 2016 prexy bid and the art of hard selling
With the words “change is coming,” everyone raised their fist in a display of solidarity—a symbol that would become synonymous…
Under Duterte, Southeast Asia’s oldest democracy is failing
Philippine democracy is in crisis. When the Philippines gained independence from the United States, it became one of Southeast Asia’s…
Promises of infrastructure: The Build, Build, Build program aftermath
The Duterte administration has built its foundation on the ambition of many and the action of a few. One of…
Over 6k lives later, what has the drug war amounted to?
Coming into the 2016 presidential elections, President Rodrigo Duterte’s campaign would revolve heavily around the promise of eliminating the use…
Menagerie
How gender oppression thrived under a pro-machismo admin
It was during a roaring campaign rally on the eve of April 12, 2016. Then-presidential candidate Rodrigo Duterte flocked alongside his thousands of followers weeks before the 2016 presidential elections.…
Rant and Rave: ’On The Job—The Missing 8’ finds truth amid chaos
Prompting roars of applause from the 2013 Cannes’ Directors Fortnight audience, Erik Matti’s smash-hit On The Job has been notable for placing Filipino storytellers on a global pedestal. As such,…
Rant and Rave: ‘Lucifer’ caps off the devilish detective’s tale
Ever since the smash-hit Lucifer came out in 2016, audiences found themselves glued to their seats as the story of Lucifer Morningstar (Tom Ellis) and Detective Chloe Decker (Lauren German)…
Word for word: Taking measure of the Filipino translation industry
Perhaps it doesn’t come as a surprise to anyone that the Holy Bible is the most widely translated book in the world. By the 20th century, portions of it had…
Sports
Against all odds, Filipino para-athletes raise PH banner with pride
Hoping to replicate our historic success in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, a delegation of six para-athletes participated in the Tokyo Paralympic Games held last end-August to early September. Having a…
Behind the beat, Animo Squad rallies on
Training is a prime factor for athletes, enabling them to boost their skills, carry out their goals, and polish up on their craft. The pandemic brought many sports to a…
Kickstart: PFL prepares for new beginnings
Since its first season in 2017, the Philippine Football League (PFL) has showcased the top football talent that the country has to offer. The league announced that it will kick…
Behind the scenes with Hidilyn Diaz’s nutritionist
Behind every athlete’s triumphs or downfalls is a team that plays the supporting roles to ensure that their champion is at peak condition upon entering the arena. With the country’s…
Halftime Thoughts: Can individual sports thrive in the Philippines?
Nearly a month has passed since the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, wherein the Philippine team achieved its most historic campaign since the 1932 Los Angeles Games by garnering four podium finishes:…
Euro 2020 Recap
The 2020 Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) European Football Championship, otherwise known as the UEFA Euro 2020, is an international football tournament featuring the men’s national teams from all…
Vanguard
‘Walang pangil’: Probing into the national COVID-19 response
A year and a half since enhanced community quarantine was first imposed on Metro Manila, the Philippines continues to suffer…
Opinion
Suspicious ascents
In the first eight days of October, the country was at a standstill. All eyes were on the convoys that arrived at the venue for the filing of certificates of…
Word of advice
Last March, distraught Filipinos saw hope in the announcement of a united opposition movement, which came amid a foreboding dynastic victory for the presidency. 1Sambayan, a pro-democracy opposition slate for…
A better president?
As President Rodrigo Duterte’s presidency comes to its penultimate moments, support for him has not faltered. Recent approval ratings and preferential surveys for the top executive seats show favor for…
Finding her space
“You played well—for a girl.” This was not what I had wanted to hear after a 90-minute game under the scorching heat. It wasn’t the kind of praise that any…