By Bernice Halili and Anton Arguelles Thesis Statement: This paper is a comparative analysis of the kleptocratic regimes of Ferdinand Marcos and Suharto. Corruption is known as the gross misuse of public funds for personal gain, an economic and political phenomenon that has been around since the establishment of political regimes and structures. Over the […]
By Cristine Villaruel, Paolo Magnata, and Gabi Schulze The state of the earth’s natural resources is depleting and it isn’t changing any time soon. Land degradation costs an estimated $40 billion annually worldwide (“Land Degradation Assessment”) and air pollution in 2010 for the US alone costs as much as $1.7 trillion (“The Cost of Air […]
By Ronald U. Mendoza Inequality in the world’s poorest countries is considered one of the main barriers to development. But this column points out that the inequality is about much more than the über-rich and the destitute – it is about access to political power. This column looks at political dynasties, where leadership is passed […]
By Jake Cureg, Robbin Dagle, and Jose Mendoza Brazil has long been one of the most revered names in international football. With their flowing play style, the likes of former superstars Pele, Ronaldo, and Ronaldinho, as well as the rising star Neymar, plus the Seleção’s (the national football team, literally translated as “the selection”) record […]
By Donald Jay Bertulfo, Jonas Josh Cabochan, and Bernice Halili Most, if not all, economic models assume one big thing: that people are rational and that consequently, they would make choices that would maximize their utility or satisfaction, for reasons of simplification. The assumption of rationality has been so basic to economic thought that it […]
Exclusive interview with Donald Jay Bertulfo and Katherine Peralta Transcripts by Xavier Roel Alvaran and Lorenzo Miguel Cordero Veteran of many wars. Distinguished officer of the armed forces. Hero of People Power. Loyal member of the Cory Aquino Cabinet. Defender of democracy against military adventurism. And, from 1992 to 1998, a father to his […]
By Carlo Mercado With interviews by Rafael Rubio To Vincent Anthony Tang, it all started with a taxi ride. It was a hot April afternoon, and Tang – a third year Health Science major – found himself standing in line with some sixty other people outside Trinoma, waiting for a taxi. Finally, after an hour […]
By Willa Tac-an and Aaron Tanyag On the night of October 11, 2014, the lifeless body of Filipino transgender woman Jennifer Laude was found on the bathroom floor of a motel in Olongapo City. A few days later, police investigators pointed to Private First Class Joseph Scott Pemberton of the United States Marines as the […]
By Javi Martinez and Dom Ranises The Islamic State, otherwise known as IS (and formerly ISIS or ISIL), is at the forefront of today’s news. Its penchant for ultra-violent practices such as mass executions of religious minorities has gained international notoriety and this, coupled with both the groups’ acquisition of advanced military equipment and its […]
By Donald Bertulfo and Bernice Halili Internationalization has become a buzz-word in contemporary economic thought as countries start forming blocs in pursuit of a superordinate goal or interest. With this in mind, the Philippines is continuously trying to discover the opportunities and hazards of entering the “global game.” In line with offering depth and insight […]