AS always, a bit of a mixed bag of topics this week, but unlike some papers who twist themselves into knots to promote a stupid agenda (looking at you, Washington Post), we simply focus on trying to sort the right from wrong where we find it.
Monday, February 24, 2025: No straightforward solution to ending Ukraine war – I have a big issue with this issue, because there is absolutely a straightforward solution to ending the war. Russia needs to get the fuck out of Ukraine, pay reparations, and forevermore respect the pre-2014 borders without other conditions. But, our world editor thinks in more complicated terms.
Tuesday, February 25, 2025: Unseasonal dengue comes back to town – We are having a bit of an outbreak of dengue fever here in the Philippines; yet another manifestation of climate change, if you ask me.
Wednesday, February 26, 2025: Big shoes to fill at ADB – An appreciation of the Asian Development Bank’s recently retired president.
Thursday, February 27, 2025: PH is right to be cautious about maritime carbon tax – This commentary is a bit wonky, but it’s an important topic. The proposed carbon tax on shipping is not a bad idea generally, but it needs a lot of work.
Friday, February 28, 2025: Ending the cycle of election-related violence. Honestly, I think this commentary is obligatory at least once during any election campaign season.
Saturday, March 1, 2025: Can the dim prospects for Medicare portability be improved? – The government and Fil-Am advocates would like Filipino retirees who received Medicare to be able to keep it if they return to the Philippines to resettle. With what is happening in Washington, this seems unfortunately very unlikely.
Sunday, March 2, 2025: Let’s all follow the rules – This discusses the epidemic of drivers in Metro Manila getting caught using the exclusive bus rapid transit lane along Edsa. In the latest incident, it was the Chief of the Philippine National Police’s convoy that was caught (although he has yet to admit it was actually him), using the excuse that there was an “emergency meeting” they needed to get to.
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