Andromeda’s Vortex

by Farah Decano

October 26, 2025 in Andromeda's Vortex

Save Sual: Protecting our common home

By Farah G. Decano   WHEN we speak of our environment, we are speaking of our moral duty. As Pope Francis reminds us in his encyclical, Laudato Si', the Earth is our "common home," and to care for it is a profound responsibility. *          *          *          * What is unfolding…
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October 19, 2025 in Andromeda's Vortex

The Swift Enactment of The Budget

By Farah G. Decano WHEN former Mayor Al Fernandez, Jr. proudly presented to the public his administration’s annual savings, the astute political observer Atty. Gonzalo Duque offered a sharp counter: savings often resulted from unimplemented or poorly planned projects. Following this logic, we cannot help but question the recent narrative that the swiftness of passing the…
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October 12, 2025 in Andromeda's Vortex

A More Inclusive Public Consultation, Please?

By Farah G. Decano   MY conversation with a Commission On Audit (COA) Supervisor quickly transitioned from a routine client query to a deep dive into the controversial Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) projects. What she revealed highlighted a significant disconnect between national infrastructure goals and local governance.…
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October 5, 2025 in Andromeda's Vortex

Championing Judicial Integrity and Government Accessibility

By Farah G. Decano   THE LNU College of Law is set to host a pivotal event focused on empowering citizens to become guardians of the justice system. Former Supreme Court Justice and current Acting Chair of the Judicial Integrity Board (JIB), Angelina Sandoval-Gutierrez, has been invited to deliver a…
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September 27, 2025 in Andromeda's Vortex

Performative Empathy: A Disgusting Charade

By Farah Decano   ON September 21, I watched as Filipinos rallied across the country to protest government corruption — the kind of corruption that steals billions meant for something as critical as flood control. The rallies in EDSA and Luneta were supposed to be massive, a reflection of our…
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