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From the Fringes: A cooling off period for the PH-CN socmed feud

adminNovember 6, 2026November 6, 2026016 mins

From the Fringes: A cooling off period for the PH-CN socmed feud By Jerome Aning | November 6, 2026 The phone conversation last Nov. 3 between Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro and her Chinese counterpart, Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi, should start a cooling-off period of sorts to the…

FIRING LINE: Cold winds, cloudy rules

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FIRING LINE: Cold winds, cloudy rules By Robert B. Roque Jr. l November 5, 2026 Christmassy cool air has finally arrived, or at least the promise of it. Towards the end of October, the weather bureau declared the start of Amihan season, bringing cooler mornings, cold surges, and rough seas in the months ahead. But…

FIRING LINE: Between Bato and a hard place

adminNovember 2, 2026November 2, 202606 mins

FIRING LINE: Between Bato and a hard place By Robert B. Roque Jr. l November 3, 2026 Since the International Criminal Court (ICC) sealed its warrant on Nov. 6, 2025, Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa has made fools of his hunters. He resurfaced at the Senate on May 11 and slipped out on May 13–14…

EDITORIAL: NAIA Security Crisis: Cabinet Official’s Fury Exposes Systemic Failures Amid Rising Crime

adminNovember 2, 2026November 2, 2026011 mins

EDITORIAL: NAIA Security Crisis: Cabinet Official’s Fury Exposes Systemic Failures Amid Rising Crime By TheNationWeek.com | November 2, 2026 MANILA, Philippines – Beneath the polished veneer of Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), a profound security crisis is escalating, jeopardizing the nation’s primary gateway and exposing millions to a revitalized criminal underworld. A dangerous confluence of…

From the Fringes: Retrospection, October 2026

adminOctober 30, 2026October 30, 2026019 mins

From the Fringes: Retrospection, October 2026 By Jerome Aning | October 30, 2026 As part of our arrangement with this news website’s publisher, the last column of every month will be a retrospection of the previous columns, devoting space for updates, addenda, and epilogues, as well as feedback or comments from readers, clarifications, and corrections….

FIRING LINE: Ganging up on Leachon

adminOctober 29, 2026October 29, 202606 mins

FIRING LINE: Ganging up on Leachon By Robert B. Roque Jr. l October 29, 2026 Three highly respected physicians, backed by House Deputy Speaker Janette Garin, have gone to the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) to question fellow physician Dr. Tony Leachon’s conduct. Dr. Kenneth Hartigan-Go says doctors must broadcast only verified science and accuses Leachon…

FIRING LINE: Cost of a strong force

adminOctober 27, 2026October 27, 202606 mins

FIRING LINE: Cost of a strong force By Robert B. Roque Jr. l October 27, 2026 Last Saturday, Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. told the Philippine Military Academy’s 128th Foundation Anniversary at Fort del Pilar, Baguio City, that the country cannot afford to be timid in building its defense. He said every PMA graduate is…

From the Fringes: The United Nations at 81 and World Peace

adminOctober 23, 2026October 30, 2026016 mins

From the Fringes: The United Nations at 81 and World Peace By Jerome Aning | October 23, 2026 Tomorrow, Oct. 24, United Nations Day will be celebrated by the Philippines and other member-states of the world organization, which was established 81 years ago after its charter entered into force. Of the 51 original UN member-states,…

FIRING LINE: A spark in the most hated agency

adminOctober 22, 2026October 22, 202606 mins

FIRING LINE: A spark in the most hated agency By Robert B. Roque Jr. l October 22, 2026 It takes a shock to admit how deep the rot runs. Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon, speaking at a recent forum with journalists, said he was surprised by how deeply corruption and indifference have been ingrained in…

FIRING LINE: A diplomat who acts like a bully

adminOctober 20, 2026October 21, 202605 mins

FIRING LINE: A diplomat who acts like a bully By Robert B. Roque Jr. October 20, 2026 Ambassador Jing Quan says China loves peace. Fine. But in the same breath, he said that if China wanted to use force, it “may easily win.” In the middle of a live South China Sea dispute, that is…

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From the Fringes: A cooling off period for the PH-CN socmed feud

FIRING LINE: Cold winds, cloudy rules

FIRING LINE: Between Bato and a hard place

EDITORIAL: NAIA Security Crisis: Cabinet Official’s Fury Exposes Systemic Failures Amid Rising Crime

From the Fringes: Retrospection, October 2026

FIRING LINE: Ganging up on Leachon

FIRING LINE: Cost of a strong force

From the Fringes: The United Nations at 81 and World Peace

FIRING LINE: A spark in the most hated agency

FIRING LINE: A diplomat who acts like a bully