Semantics vs. Truth: When Words Become a Shield. (THE THIRD EYE by Carlo Manubag)

In public discourse, words matter. But increasingly, they are no longer used to clarify truth—they are used to escape it. The recent defense from the Palace spokesperson Claire Castro is a textbook example. What was initially understood by the public as a straightforward claim—that an individual had been “nahuli”—is now being walked back, dissected, and…

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Political Opportunism: Loyalty for Sale (THE THIRD EYE by Carlo Manubag)

In Philippine politics, loyalty has always been a flexible currency—rarely rooted in principle, often dictated by survival. Today, as the groundswell of support continues to build behind Vice President Sara Duterte, a familiar pattern is beginning to emerge: the silent migration of political figures toward perceived power. This is not ideology. This is not conviction….

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AYUDA: RELIEF OR CONTROL? (THE THIRD EYE by Carlo Manubag)

Photo courtesy: PTV ●A Band-Aid for Crisis—or a Tool for Political Leverage? In the midst of a worsening economic crisis—marked by soaring fuel prices, rising cost of basic commodities, and increasing transportation fares—one question continues to echo across communities: Does government cash assistance (perayuda) truly solve the crisis, or does it merely sustain dependency? Government…

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