Despite earlier cautions raised by this blog, Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla has been appointed as the new ombudsman. The appointment comes as no surprise,
Author: Louie Encabo
Seven years imprisoned despite innocent: The prosecution (and persecution) of the Mabinay 6
After seven long years, the so-called “Mabinay 6” are free. The six student activists – Myles Albasin, Randel Hermino, Carlo Ybañes, Joemar Indico, Joey
What the Discayas are saying should disqualify them from becoming state witnesses
Why is Senator Rodante Marcoleta in such a hurry to admit the couple at the center of the Flood Control Scam, Curlee and Sarah
The latest Senate coup is good news for those seeking truth in the Flood Control Scam saga
While all eyes were on the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearing on the Flood Control Scam scandal, a shake-up happened in Congress’ so-called upper
Rather than flood control, we need to be worried about “greed control” instead
When a barrage of typhoons battered the Philippines in July, Filipinos braced for the inevitable flooding. What they did not expect however, was that
The true State of the Nation: Warring dynasties fight for survival at the expense of the people
On 28 July, President Bongbong Marcos Jr. will deliver his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA). What makes this SONA particularly significant is
After nine years the “Dalian trains” are finally in operation: What took them so long?
Traffic congestion in Metro Manila is a nightmare. Quantifying that fact is a study that shows Filipino commuters spend an average of 16 days
Why Boying Remulla should not be the next Ombudsman
As the term of incumbent Samuel Martires ends on 27 July, the search is on for the next Ombudsman of the Philippines. This independent
Duterte Youth’s problems are of its own making
Despite receiving the second highest number of votes during the 2025 mid-term election, the Duterte Youth party-list is in danger of not having any
If the midterm election is a referendum on the current administration, Marcos Jr. has a lot to worry about
It is often said that the midterm election is a referendum on the current administration, a test to see how contented the populace is