On September 21, 1972 then-President Ferdinand Marcos Sr. signed Proclamation no. 1081, an order placing the country under martial law which heralded the start
Author: Louie Encabo
Appeasing Sara: Why Government allies are hell-bent on approving her confidential funds
There are many reasons why Vice President Sara Duterte’s use of confidential and intelligence funds (CIF) is problematic. Besides the obvious question as to
The attack on the environment and its defenders continues under Bongbong Marcos
Former President Rodrigo Duterte’s contempt for the environment its defenders was well-documented. During his tyrannical six-year reign, the Philippines was repeatedly named among the
No intelligence: The many problems with Sara Duterte’s confidential funds
In any democracy, government spending is rightfully complemented with transparency. After all, public funds are being used and it is imperative to ensure these
Disappeared but not disregarded: Why we must continue the fight to end all enforced disappearances
What is a fate worse than death? It can be argued that a person suddenly disappearing is more taxing than merely dying. By vanishing
As if we needed another reminder of the Philippine National Police’s bloodlust…
Filipinos are fully aware of how crooked the Philippine National Police (PNP) is, but in case there are still some who those who are
The many red flags of Printplus Graphic Services, the company behind PAGCOR’s new Php3 million logo
Filipino internet went into a frenzy when the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) unveiled a new logo during its 40th anniversary celebrations last
Why Filipinos should have their eyes wide open on the Maharlika Investment Fund
The controversial Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) is imminent, with Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno revealing its implementing rules and regulations are in its ‘final phase’.
There are better ways to invest in the Filipino people than the Maharlika Wealth Fund
Amid widespread backlash, the bill creating the controversial Maharlika Wealth Fund (MWF) has passed Senate scrutiny, putting President Bongbong Marcos’ centerpiece economic policy on
A new wave of Marcos desaparecidos emerges under Marcos Jr.
Enforced disappearances were a common occurrence under the first Marcos regime. By the time Ferdinand Marcos Sr. was ousted from power in 1986, there