Do Filipinos truly want societal discipline and justice—even if it means giving up cultural freedoms, confronting elite impunity, and enforcing long-ignored laws?
What happens if Sara Duterte is acquitted? This analysis explores the potential impact on the Duterte dynasty, Marcos rivalry, public trust, and foreign policy. Analyzing Possible Shifts and Outcomes Pondering Acquittal The impending impeachment trial of Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte, scheduled to commence in late July, represents a pivotal
Could Rodrigo Duterte be convicted by the ICC? This analysis breaks down the case, evidence, legal hurdles, and possible penalties—including life imprisonment.
How China’s maritime strategy in the South China Sea reflects Sun Tzu’s Art of War—achieving dominance through shaping operations, deception, and lawfare without firing a shot.
An in-depth scenario analysis of a potential US-China conflict in the West Philippine Sea—covering military escalation, global impact, and strategic outcomes.
A first-person account of enduring political dysfunction, historical comparisons, and the urgent call to reform Philippine governance from the top down. This first-person narrative was garnered from notes taken during several casual discussions with a number of notable Philippine politicians and Jurists between 2020 and 2025. It tells of congenital,
