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Open Thoughts by Orlando Oxales

Balikatan amid a raging battle for minds and votes

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“Balikatan sends a strong, unmistakable message: the Philippines stands with the world’s democracies, not with bullies who believe might makes right” Right now, the Philippines is hosting Balikatan 2025, the largest joint military exercises with the United States and other allies. Forces from Japan and Australia are participating, while Canada, Germany, and the United Kingdom have sent observers. The sheer scale and scope of this exercise demonstrate a growing global solidarity...

The challenge to lead, not just supply

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“Consumers want real, everyday impact: fewer outages, reasonable rates, faster response times,...

Lagging behind the anti-piracy fight

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“The Philippines continues to see its creative economy undermined by piracy” The long-delayed...

Our votes and the food crisis

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“Inflation isn’t a headline; it’s a gnawing presence at the dinner table” For...

The blue economy imperative

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“Blue economy means building industries, creating jobs, and feeding our people” In national...

Don’t hang up on 2G just yet

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“The real solution lies in stronger cybersecurity, public education, and coordinated action” In...

Balikatan amid a raging battle for minds and votes

Columns Orlando Oxales -
“Balikatan sends a strong, unmistakable message: the Philippines stands with the world’s democracies, not with bullies who believe might makes right” Right now, the Philippines is hosting Balikatan 2025, the largest joint military exercises with the United States and other allies. Forces from Japan and Australia are participating, while Canada, Germany, and the United Kingdom have sent observers. The sheer scale and scope of this exercise demonstrate a growing global solidarity...

The challenge to lead, not just supply

Columns Orlando Oxales -
“Consumers want real, everyday impact: fewer outages, reasonable rates, faster response times,...

Lagging behind the anti-piracy fight

Columns Orlando Oxales -
“The Philippines continues to see its creative economy undermined by piracy” The long-delayed...

Our votes and the food crisis

Columns Orlando Oxales -
“Inflation isn’t a headline; it’s a gnawing presence at the dinner table” For...
Labor Day gift: PBBM announces 4-day free rides on urban trains

Labor Day gift: PBBM announces 4-day free rides on urban trains

Ashfall recorded after Bulusan eruption

Ashfall recorded after Bulusan eruption

NBI seizes spy tools near Comelec, arrests Chinese national

NBI seizes spy tools near Comelec, arrests Chinese national

Malacañang denies politicization of P20 rice program

Malacañang denies politicization of P20 rice program

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“The collective message stresses the need for a strong and resilient trilateral alliance to counter coercive forces” As the “Trump 2.0” presidency reshapes global dynamics...

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“We can build a digital environment where children are protected, empowered, and free to learn and grow shielded from the cyber specter of exploitation...

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