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Portrait of Darren M. de Jesus

Darren M. de Jesus

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Unraveling ghost projects

Unraveling ghost projects

The mockery of ‘ghost projects’ and the disdain for would-be influencers living off the public purse have already begun to reshape how corruption is discussed.

Ensuring Konektadong Pinoy

Ensuring Konektadong Pinoy

The idea is simple and powerful: The more competition, the wider the reach, and the better the service.

Judicial independence

Judicial independence

The law ensures that appropriations for the judiciary cannot be lower than the previous year’s allocation.

Trial deferred

Trial deferred

Whether the forces arrayed against the Vice President will regroup is anyone’s guess.

Onward Davao

Onward Davao

Despite the varied political dynamics at the national level, the developments in Davao show what is possible when vision is matched with execution.

SoNA: Typhoons and tariffs

SoNA: Typhoons and tariffs

The SoNA should serve as a roadmap forward, not a replay of past tensions already resolved by the institutions of law.

Road to SoNA 2025

Road to SoNA 2025

Marcos may endorse a regulatory framework that balances revenue generation with safeguards against money laundering and other criminal activities.

‘Tis the SoNA Season

‘Tis the SoNA Season

In a country as disaster-prone as the Philippines, preparing for the worst is not pessimism — it’s prudence.

Eala’s serve to the world

Eala’s serve to the world

More than just congratulatory messages, our leaders should take this opportunity to invest in our youth, the future sports stars of our country.

Spokesperson era

Spokesperson era

Today, nearly every corner of the political landscape is represented by a dedicated voice.