Darren M. de Jesus

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The private sector has stepped in, but it cannot substitute for coherent policy from the government.

29 March 20261 MIN READ

The Iran war, distant in geography but immediate in consequence, has begun to seep into the price of everyday goods.

22 March 20261 MIN READ

If geopolitical conflict in the Middle East continues to disrupt supply chains, the Philippines must be better prepared.

15 March 20261 MIN READ

Remittances from overseas Filipinos consistently provide stability to the Philippine economy and support millions of households at home.

8 March 20261 MIN READ

Perception, in judicial proceedings, is oxygen. Courts draw authority not from force but from legitimacy.

1 March 20261 MIN READ

We speak from practical optimism. Slogans are confetti. They shimmer briefly, then settle as litter.

22 February 20261 MIN READ

Golf is a self-policing sport. A player calls penalties on himself, marks his own ball and counts his own strokes.

16 February 20261 MIN READ

There is no serious study demonstrating that tourists choose destinations because they recognize the tourism secretary.

8 February 20261 MIN READ

Strengthening port management, enforcing embarkation controls, and ensuring coordination with the PCG should be immediate priorities.

1 February 20261 MIN READ

Ultimately, the economic promise of this gas discovery depends less on geology and more on governance.

25 January 20261 MIN READ