“A Tunnel of Ambition, A Crisis of Trust” (THE THIRD EYE by Carlo Manubag)

The Filipino people have never lacked imagination, talent, or the ability to achieve the extraordinary. Time and again, we have proven that what seems impossible can be made real through discipline, innovation, and collective will. But this is not about capability. This is about priority, timing, and trust—three things that are glaringly absent in the…

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When Accountability Is Being Questioned than Being Welcomed. (THE THIRD EYE by Carlo Manubag)

Is there still hope for justice when those who sit in power are the first to question even the filing of a complaint? This is no longer a rhetorical question whispered in private conversations. It is a growing frustration echoing across communities. Each time allegations of corruption surface, the public waits—not for theatrics, not for…

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An open letter to VP Sara: The Noise of Fear and the Shadow of 2028 (THE THIRD EYE by Carlo Manubag)

After Vice President Sara Duterte declared her intention to run for the highest office in the land, the chorus began. Opinions flooded timelines. Reactions multiplied. Statements—both glowing and venomous—echoed across media platforms. But the noise from those who oppose her is hardly surprising. They speculate. They distort. They bark as loudly as they please. Yet…

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Sovereignty Is Not a Script: WPS and the Crisis of Competence. (THE THIRD EYE by Carlo Manubag)

Photo Courtesy: AFP The West Philippine Sea is not a topic for rhetorical comfort. It is not a platform for generic patriotism, recycled soundbites, or moral performances carefully calibrated for applause. It is, quite simply, one of the most serious national security questions of our time. It involves international law, maritime entitlements, arbitration rulings, military…

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