1+ week, 16+ hour ago   (426+ words) Inquirer.net Domestic borrowing: A key to economic survival and growth The country’s government debt is going to hit P19.77 trillion by the end of 2026—from only P6 trillion in 2016, averaging an annual deficit of P1.4 trillion. The government’s shift to borrow more…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (387+ words) requires more than isolated interventions. It calls for a coordinated effort between governments, businesses, civil society organizations, and communities. Public-private sector collaboration presents one of the most effective pathways to transform care systems, advance gender equality, and unlock economic growth....

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (505+ words) The ongoing discussion on the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte has raised a fundamental constitutional question: What is the proper threshold for conviction, and who gets to decide it? This is not a partisan issue. It is about…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (244+ words) The release of P1 billion to strengthen Project Noah or the Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards comes at an opportune time, as the country is experiencing massive floods submerging entire communities and triggering landslides. Considering its importance in reducing the impact…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (684+ words) Inquirer.net Simulated strife and digital chaos Strife. Digital. Chaos. The rise of digital sandbox platforms and user-generated content networks has fundamentally transformed contemporary youth culture. While marketed as innocent hubs for creativity, socialization, and play, these platforms frequently harbor…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (633+ words) Inquirer.net Bongao: An impending future I came to Tawi-Tawi for the first time to speak to young science scholars about social responsibility and leadership. I was surprised by how knowledgeable, aware, hopeful, and purposeful the college-level participants from Region…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (747+ words) On a random weeknight after work, I stood at a pharmacy counter to buy my antidepressant medication. The fluorescent lighting felt harsh overhead as I handed over my prescription, and the pharmacist gave me the total: P79.50 per tablet. I froze....

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (728+ words) No matter how hard you prepare for it ahead of time, college finals season is like no other. There are no rules. You can eat all you want, or you can also opt not to. As much as I want…...