TRUMP’S Greenland gambit: A sad, terrifying unraveling
Wrecking the most effective military alliance in modern history for an ice-covered territorial trophy demonstrates a catastrophic failure…
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Daily Tribune editorials — the newspaper's official position on current issues.
Immediate energy security
The original Malampaya was like 2.3-trillion cubic feet, so it’s like four percent of the original find.
The myth of Uncle Sam
Trump did not invent this bully playbook. Russia under Vladimir Putin has Ukraine, and China under Xi Jinping has the South China Sea.
A breath of fresh air
The natural gas field’s extended life came at the right time, as the geopolitical situation worsens and uncertainty pervades, particularly…
Bonoan’s safe return
If your ignorance were this durable, it would be a building material. We’re so impressed by you who think ignorance improves with travel.
Model vs bad example
The 2025 budget of the Philippines, described as the most corrupt in history, overflowed with congressional insertions.
Going full blast in 2026
The success of the country’s hosting of these events does not just rest on the high-profile trophies. It also requires a sustained…
Big bold rhetoric won’t work
The latest labor statistics show employment contracting by 277,000 year-on-year to 49.27 million, while unemployment grew by 590,000 to…
Do we have what it takes to hit 8%?
For 2026 and 2027, the path is clear but steep. The government must lead with a unifying, ambitious vision, translating the 8 percent goal…
Impeach fatigue
A twin impeachment will not occur simultaneously and would consume most of Congress’ time if it proceeds.
Who are we, really?
Likhang Filipino is a fresh lease on life for the country’s creative industries and manufacturers. Now veritably a one-stop shop, the six…
Manchurian bets‘ invasion
Washington’s push for stronger alliances in the Indo-Pacific will seek to win over Filipino leaders who prioritize defense pacts and…
Twin impeachments
If you can impeach someone with technically zero power, imagine how impeachable the guy with all the power must be.
Justice applies to all
While VP Duterte is being accused of misusing intelligence funds, the manipulation in the national budgets during Marcos’ term will likely…
A reassessment of trust
What transpired in Venezuela demonstrated Trump’s willingness to use overwhelming force based on a unilateral doctrine, not collective…
No one is entertained
There is no formal rule requiring recusal in such cases, making the issue one of delicadeza, a quality many lawmakers clearly lack.
OFWs need help, not posh lounges
If Cacdac admitted that they do not have the expertise to run shelters and take care of distressed OFWs, then logic dictates granting more…
Clear, present conspiracy
A considerable portion involved foreign-assisted projects, for which the government is required to provide counterpart funding.