Yen Makabenta

1 week ago | manilatimes.net | Yen Makabenta

First WordTHE observance of Earth Day on April 22, 2025, produced a tidal clash of beliefs between believers in the green energy transition and climate change, and those who are skeptical and unconvinced about the wisdom or rationality of going green. Register to read this story and more for free. Signing up for an account helps us improve your browsing experience. Continue OR See our subscription options. Already have an account? Log in here

1 week ago | manilatimes.net | Yen Makabenta

First wordI WAS leafing through my copy of Teodoro Agoncillo's book, "Malolos: The Crisis of the Republic" (University of the Philippines Press, 1960), when I momentarily dropped the volume on the floor in a fit of drowsiness. On retrieving it, I was startled to find the book had opened to a page that prominently featured the name, Daniel Tirona. Register to read this story and more for free. Signing up for an account helps us improve your browsing experience.

2 weeks ago | manilatimes.net | Yen Makabenta

First wordMAYOR Joel Ruma of Rizal, Cagayan, who was shot dead this week while campaigning in his hometown, has become another poster boy of the dog-eat-dog politics to which our democracy periodically descends. Register to read this story and more for free. Signing up for an account helps us improve your browsing experience. Continue OR See our subscription options. Already have an account? Log in here

3 weeks ago | manilatimes.net | Yen Makabenta

First wordI FRANKLY would not have thought of these bits of information from my readings and writing about government had I not seen the current attempt of certain groups to blacken the name and image of the president during the current campaign for seats in Congress and local governments. Register to read this story and more for free. Signing up for an account helps us improve your browsing experience. Continue OR See our subscription options. Already have an account? Log in here

3 weeks ago | manilatimes.net | Yen Makabenta

First wordJUST as I open my columns with a "first word" note, I entertain here the furtive thought that today's essay can help bring closure to the protracted argument over the arrest and trial of former president Rodrigo Duterte by the International Criminal Court (ICC) at The Hague. Register to read this story and more for free. Signing up for an account helps us improve your browsing experience. Continue OR See our subscription options. Already have an account? Log in here