Autor: pacifista

As political theorists from ancient Greece to Renaissance Italy understood, the question of who should rule—and how—defines the fate of nations. Two towering figures, Plato and Machiavelli, offered visions in stark opposition, a debate that echoes with uncanny relevance in our modern corridors of power. Plato, disillusioned by the chronic warfare and shortsighted leadership of…

Colombian President Gustavo Petro confirmed on Wednesday that his meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled for Feb. 3 at the White House. Petro told a publicly broadcast cabinet meeting that the date was set following diplomatic exchanges between the two governments, highlighting its importance in addressing ongoing issues between the United States and…

15 January 2026, Cebu City. Environmental, youth, and community groups gathered for a solemn walk and candle-lighting activity to honor the victims of the deadly landslide at the Barangay Binaliw landfill and to call for justice, accountability, and a Zero Waste Sinulog. The activity, organized by EcoWaste Coalition and its members, Cebu Inayawan Resource Collectors Association…

A growing resistance movement is developing along American roads and highways, where citizens are using bridges and overpasses to display signs with political messages. Across the country, informally organized groups such as the Visibility Brigades are transforming viaducts, bridges, and overpasses into political billboards. What makes these protests different from traditional forms is not only…

The Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) has submitted an official request to the Egyptian government for authorization to transit a humanitarian convoy by land, as Gaza faces an unprecedented humanitarian crisis in the harsh winter caused by Israel’s continued restrictions on aid. The request comes at a time when shortages of food, medical supplies, shelter materials,…

In December, U.S. President Donald Trump was awarded FIFA’s newly created “FIFA Peace Prize – Football Unites the World” by FIFA President Gianni Infantino. The decision immediately sparked disbelief and criticism worldwide, raising a fundamental question: what does FIFA mean by peace? If football is truly meant to unite the world, then this prize—and the process that produced it—must be seriously…

by Reynald Bolinget, Jennifer  T. Longchasen, and Genevieve B. Kupang On November 15, 2025, the Baguio Central University (BCU) Graduate School exemplified the profound synergy between academic scholarship and environmental stewardship. Educators from the Master of Arts in Elementary Education (MAEE) program spearheaded a community extension initiative at the Quezon Hill Eco Park in Middle…

Quezon City, Philippines – The Philippine Healthcare and Mercury Wastes Management Project (HCWM Project) concluded a three-day national workshop today, stepping up efforts for toxics-free, zero-waste hospitals. Held from January 13–15, 2026, the workshop brought together over 100 participants, including representatives from partner hospitals, national and local government agencies, and civil society organizations. Launched in…

In the volatile landscape of contemporary geopolitics, few arenas are as charged as Iran, a nation caught in the grip of severe internal unrest and external provocation. Waves of protest, driven by profound discontent with political oppression and economic despair, ripple through Iranian society, revealing a brittle regime struggling to maintain its authority. Into this…

14 January 2026, Quezon City.  Plastic fiesta banderitas pose a dual threat:  the massive quantity used for a non-essential purpose and their inherent toxicity. The environmental watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition made this observation after finding colorful plastics used in the banderitas for the popular feast of the Santo Niño with cadmium, a cancer-causing substance classified by…