The futility of ‘Red Scare’

They say paranoia leads one to behave in the most illogical ways. Judging by the actions of two lawmakers in the Philippine Congress, that assessment seems factual.

Meet the Hardworkers

One of the many attributes of President Rodrigo Duterte is his ability to work tirelessly on pressing matters. He famously claimed that he works until midnight, disregarding normal business hours.

The Real Killer

Adding to the overabundance of bus accidents in the Philippines, a passenger bus carrying no less than 77 people plunged into a ravine in the province of Nueva Ecija killing 33 and injuring a further 44. The bus reportedly blew a tire, the driver losing control of the vehicle and falling through an opening in […]

What’s Our Korea Strategy?

As tensions brew in the Korean Peninsula, different nations have begun formulating emergency plans to repatriate their citizens who reside in the troubled area.

Where is Fredison Atienza?

With news about an impending war in the Korean peninsula, earthquakes in Metro Manila and terrorists in Bohol – it’s easy to be forget about events that occurred much earlier. One such event that has seemingly been forgotten by the Filipino public is the incident of road rage in Quezon City two months ago.

A Lack of Intelligence

Just 24 hours prior, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) downplayed a travel advisory released by the United States Embassy regarding terrorist activity in the traditionally peaceful Central Visayas region. The following day, the military found themselves in an armed encounter with members of the Islamic State-affiliated Abu Sayyaf Group in the island of […]

The Opening Salvo

It came as a shock when the United States Embassy in the Philippines issued a travel advisory warning for the Central Visayas region. The area is known for pristine, white sand beaches and minimal crime rates. As such, terrorism of any form was virtually unheard of. Hence the travel warning was taken with a grain of salt […]

A Wake-Up Call

More so than the news of two ISIS operatives being apprehended in Taguig, Metro Manila was rocked by two sizable earthquakes in less than a week. The first earthquake registered 5.5 magnitude on the Richter Scale and happened on the 5th of April. While another, much stronger magnitude 5.9 earthquake sent residents panicking three days after.

The Enemy is Here

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) is in custody of two foreign individuals suspected of being members of the global terrorist network, Islamic State (IS). Weeks earlier, reports emerged that the group were eyeing to establish their new stronghold in the Philippines and that an influx of IS fighters fleeing the Middle East were making their way […]