

Safeguarding peace as the key to sustainable progress
How does peace shape the future of Filipino families? And why does it matter for our daily lives and opportunities? For the Philippines,...

Neil Gregori Garen
Sep 24


Recognition and respect in the one-policy framework
What does it mean when nations speak of the One-Policy? Why has it remained a cornerstone of international relations for half a century?...

Neil Gregori Garen
Sep 5


Rethinking trade: why unequal tariff terms hurt Philippine local industries
Can one country’s economic policy shake the foundation of a decades-long trade relationship? And who really pays the price, local...

Neil Gregori Garen
Jul 31


Centuries of connection led to formalized diplomatic ties in the Philippine China friendship
How does a relationship that spans more than a thousand years evolve into a modern partnership between nations? What does 50 years of...

Neil Gregori Garen
Jun 8


When global trade talks turn into group chats with tension
What happens to the world economy when global trade norms are upended once again?And how should today’s young professionals and...

Neil Gregori Garen
Apr 7


How China’s belt and road initiative challenges sinophobia in the Philippines
Why do some countries harbor animosity toward China, especially when its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is focused on uplifting its...

Neil Gregori Garen
Jan 13


Building a sustainable future for the Philippines inspired by the technological progress of China
What lessons can the Philippines draw from the journey of a technological powerhouse like China—particularly from its achievements over...

Neil Gregori Garen
Jan 1


ASEAN-China trade: a recipe for mutual benefits and a side of prosperity
Do you believe that God created the world, and everything else is made in China? What makes a country the ultimate trading partner, and...

Neil Gregori Garen
Dec 8, 2024


From paradise to target practice: Why Filipinos should say no to nuke capable
What is the benefit for Filipinos in flexing another country’s military power? Are we prepared to become the shield in someone else’s war? The deployment of a US missile system in the Philippines has raised critical questions about its impact on our country’s peace, security, and sovereignty. The Typhon land-based missile system—capable of launching Standard Missile-6, Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles, and even nuclear weapons—is designed for offensive operations, including targ

Neil Gregori Garen
Nov 30, 2024




