Marvin’s Death: A Healthcare Policy Failure
On June 4, 2026, Marvin, a lifelong working-class contributor to the national health insurance system (PhilHealth), succumbed to a brain hematoma at 12:29 AM, just eighteen hours after hospital admission.…
Freedom and Security: A False Choice for Filipinos
DAVAO CITY, Philippines - The World Values Survey results show most Filipinos choose “security” over “freedom.” But in a country where poverty and government abuse define daily life, true security…
Mother’s Day: Reverence or Retail?
Mother’s Day began as a heartfelt movement, rooted in Anna Jarvis’s desire to honor her mother’s devotion and the broader sacrifices of women. It was meant to be a day…
They Murdered Them Twice Over: The Truth Behind the Negros Fact-Finding Mission
The soil of Negros is soaked in more than just the sweat of its laborers; it is stained with the blood of those who dared to look closer. This same…
Jesus’ Death as a Radical Act of Solidarity: A Reflection in the Philippine Context
The crucifixion of Jesus is often understood as a purely theological event, but it is equally a political and social one. Jesus was branded a rebel, condemned by both religious…