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Bishops, laity challenge the cancer of corruption
Greenpeace says P1.089 trillion (about $18 billion) of the government’s climate-related expenditures have been robbed from ordinary Filipinos since 2023.


Life for a trafficked child in the sex industry
Children referred to the Preda therapeutic center feel protected from their abusers and are content to stay there.


The Betrayed Republic
This corruption scandal is not just a scandal—it is a mirror held up to the Republic’s soul.


Climate change, floods, typhoons and wildfires
The nation’s elite have to find a moral compass, repent for their greed and corruption, and find a conscience and the courage to do justice for the people.


Budol-Budol Governance (Part 4): Institutionalized Corruption
If our leaders are serious about good governance, they must surrender the loot bags.


Bishops, priests challenged to support clerical abuse victims
Bishops, priests and all followers of Jesus of Nazareth are called to imitate him and be humble “washers of feet.” They will be greater in the Kingdom of Heaven by walking in the mud and dust than sitting on thrones in golden robes.


Never Forget
It is our duty to ensure that the flame of hope ignited in February 1986 continues to burn brightly within our hearts and minds.


The Politics of Scarcity
The Marcos administration’s declaration of a “food security emergency” is a textbook case of a manufactured crisis.


The Sugar Industry Crisis in the Philippines
The sugar industry in the Philippines is at a critical juncture, facing challenges that require more than just short-term fixes.


Duterte's Sick Joke of Killing Senators: A Dark Reflection on Leadership and Accountability
Duterte’s remark about killing senators is a stark reminder of the dangers of unchecked speech.


What Does The 2025 Budget Promise?
The promise of P20-per-kilo rice, a cornerstone of his campaign, has been shelved.


Pope Francis, free speech and social media
Authorities are acting to curb the extremism and manipulation of the truth on social media platforms and to curb hate speech and child abuse


Left Behind by a Fast-paced World
Before making any 'economic amendments' to the Constitution, it is imperative that we first identify, acknowledge and understand what the...


Delays in legal process cost child rights NGO huge sums
20 convictions a year, and the good work of healing and empowering children at Preda Foundation comes with an expensive monetary cost.


Injustice and poverty causes child sexual abuse
Millions of children suffer some form of child sexual abuse in the Philippines every year. Most of the victims are from poor families.


Success in giving new life to former jailed youth
The Preda Foundation home is an alternative to jail providing a caring and supporting environment where the youth can grow and change.


What to Defend Against
What has the Philippine military been doing all these years? What is it busy with now?


Children are traumatized by long wait for justice
There is a clear need for more prosecutors and a special Children’s Court, so that victims may be given justice.


The Shameless Practice of ‘Confidential Funds’
The reasons used to justify the use of confidential funds have become flimsier with each passing year, yet those in power still defend it.


Media Freedom and Repressive Regimes: A Forever Conflict
The enduring and acrimonious battle for media freedom looms as a significant impediment to the nation's democratic ambitions.
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