Faceshielding corruption
One aspect of the Philippines’ COVID-19 response is unique to the rest of the world: the mandatory use of face shields when outdoors. The rest of the world only requires… Continue reading "Faceshielding corruption"
Author: Louie Encabo
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Rex Fernandez: The 64th legal practitioner killed under the Duterte administration
Another human rights lawyer has been extrajudicially killed in the Philippines. On the afternoon of Thursday, 26 August lawyer Rex Fernandez was ambushed by unidentified assailants in Cebu City. The… Continue reading "Rex Fernandez: The 64th legal practitioner killed under the Duterte administration"
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A conflict of interest
The integrity of an election is often judged by the honesty of the canvassing of its votes. Hence why before any Philippine election, the winning supplier of election-related paraphernalia will… Continue reading "A conflict of interest"
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Duterte’s outburst against COA shows he is allergic to accountability
Not all superheroes wear capes, some of them scrutinize government expenditures and call themselves the Commission on Audit (COA). In recent weeks, the COA has been busy shedding light on… Continue reading "Duterte’s outburst against COA shows he is allergic to accountability"
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Did the Duterte government sow chaos in Manila to discredit Isko Moreno?
Friday the 13th came a week early for Manila Mayor Isko Moreno. Last August 6, he was issued a show-cause order by the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG),… Continue reading "Did the Duterte government sow chaos in Manila to discredit Isko Moreno?"
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More than cash prizes and free houses, Filipino athletes should be supported with a well-funded sports programme
When it rains, it pours for Filipino Olympic athletes. After securing a historic first Olympic gold medal for the Philippines, weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz raked in roughly Php50 million of cash… Continue reading "More than cash prizes and free houses, Filipino athletes should be supported with a well-funded sports programme"
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After Pacquiao, the DDS now have Isko Moreno in their crosshairs
The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) recently issued a show-cause order to Manila City Mayor Isko Moreno over his alleged “failure to implement the war on drugs” in… Continue reading "After Pacquiao, the DDS now have Isko Moreno in their crosshairs"
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Lacson-Sotto have carved out a genuine third way for Election 2022
For the longest time, Election 2022 looked like a two-horse race between President Rodrigo Duterte’s anointed successor and the unified opposition group, 1Sambayan‘s, handpicked candidate. But recently, a darkhorse has… Continue reading "Lacson-Sotto have carved out a genuine third way for Election 2022"
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New Zealand First has a fighting chance, not because of Winston, but because they’ve kept their movement in tact
If you needed further proof of Winston Peters’ talent as a politician, consider this: it’s been a week since his public speech and the mainstream media is still talking about… Continue reading "New Zealand First has a fighting chance, not because of Winston, but because they’ve kept their movement in tact"
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The pro-Duterte alliance’s inflated egos will lead to their demise
If you still needed proof of how power-hungry President Rodrigo Duterte’s allies are, just observe the ongoing tug-of-war to be their anointed candidate for next year’s 2022 Presidential elections. For a… Continue reading "The pro-Duterte alliance’s inflated egos will lead to their demise"
