When the Strait of Hormuz closed in early March 2026, the immediate problem for the Philippines was: How long will we last with our oil reserves? With a transport system that heavily relies on the immediate availability of diesel and gasoline in petrol stations, the more severe effects of the Hormuz crisis were looming. Data showed the Philippines could empty its oil reserves in only 60 days, much less compared to our Asian counterparts like Japan and South Korea.
The Greatest Showmen: How the Baste-Torre Fight Made Clowns of Us All
From neck braces to wheelchairs, Filipinos are not new to our politicians’ gimmicks. However, this may be the first time a politician issued a fist fight challenge – out in the open for everyone to hear and witness – and accepted by an equally controversial public figure.
Beyond San Beda, Volume L, Second Issue
Editor's Note Once again, the Philippines finds itself in the middle of election season mired by political turmoil, scandals, and controversies. Campaign jingles can be heard on the streets twice a day and posters of seemingly ageless politikos are plastered all over the shanties in the Metro. A good number of candidates, both from the … Continue reading Beyond San Beda, Volume L, Second Issue
THE PRIZE (OR PRICE) OF DEMOCRACY
Written by: Atty. Joseph Philip T. Andres As the United States of America prepares for the January 20, 2025 inauguration of their 47th President, the returning Donald John Trump, we cannot help but think of the prize of democracy. The sovereign give their authority to the select group of individuals they have chosen to govern … Continue reading THE PRIZE (OR PRICE) OF DEMOCRACY
Nature is a woman: Fighting for equality and environmental justice
Nature is often characterized as a female figure. For one, we often dub it as “Mother Nature” in books, essays, and the likes. It comes not much of a surprise, for the similarities between them are striking: gentle, life-giving, charming, and unpredictable, on one hand, and abused by patriarchal social structures, such as hunting, … Continue reading Nature is a woman: Fighting for equality and environmental justice
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