Gweneth Pablo (odile)

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War’s Youngest Victims

They steal resources from both parties involved–a loss even powerful countries cannot avoid. Wars deplete military equipment–warships, missiles, and the like–all while causing a deep strain on their economies. It steals…

Gweneth Pablo (odile) · Apr 10, 2026

You are not the view, Sec. Frasco

Imagine filing your income tax return annually or taking a peek at your grocery list after an exhausting trip in-between aisles—the amount of tax glaring like a dagger. You shrug it off thinking it would actually fund…

Gweneth Pablo (Odile) · Feb 11, 2026

Winning the Minimum

Signing up for a lottery game is usually a matter of choice, but for Filipino students, the gamble is mandatory. Similar to hopeful winners who pay a sum for a chance to win, laborers in the country also pay their taxes…

Gweneth Pablo (odile) · Feb 7, 2026

Bells Ringing Over Graves

Colder nights and brighter streets typically mean that the season is ready for a celebration. Elsewhere in the world, the yuletide passes enthusiastically; in Gaza, however, the lingering feeling of dread remains…

Gweneth Pablo (odile) · Jan 29, 2026

Why Strongmen Stay Strong

The Filipino electorate has been flirting with danger for decades — and danger keeps flirting back.

Gweneth Pablo (odile) · Dec 20, 2025

Color Me Fooled

What happens to a nation when politics becomes nothing more than a choice of colors?

Gweneth Pablo (odile) · Nov 26, 2025