Graft or corruption is a modern crime. It presupposes the existence of a modern bureaucratic State and a culture of law. Strictly speaking, there was no graft in traditional societies ruled by custom. It was not illegal for a ruler to help himself to the community’s wealth and not provide for the needs of his … Read more
In the wake of the Ozone disco tragedy, the press has called for more militant regulation of establishments that cater to the public. The main problem of our society, however, is not the absence of good laws, nor the inability to implement these. Our main problem is the general absence of civility as a value … Read more
At about this time of the year, one hundred years ago, an 8-page newspaper, subversive in every way, came out with its maiden issue. Its name was Kalayaan, the newspaper of the Katipunan. Its date of publication was January 18, 1896 even if it was circulated only in mid-March. It had taken 2 months to … Read more