Despite earlier cautions raised by this blog, Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla has been appointed as the new ombudsman. The appointment comes as no surprise, as Remulla was long considered the… Continue reading "What the new Ombudsman needs to do to regain the public’s trust"
After seven long years, the so-called “Mabinay 6” are free. The six student activists – Myles Albasin, Randel Hermino, Carlo Ybañes, Joemar Indico, Joey Vailoces, and Bernard Guillen – had… Continue reading "Seven years imprisoned despite innocent: The prosecution (and persecution) of the Mabinay 6"
Why is Senator Rodante Marcoleta in such a hurry to admit the couple at the center of the Flood Control Scam, Curlee and Sarah Discaya, as state witnesses? Even after… Continue reading "What the Discayas are saying should disqualify them from becoming state witnesses"
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 chamber. Senator Chiz Escudero was unseated… Continue reading "The latest Senate coup is good news for those seeking truth in the Flood Control Scam saga"
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 aftermath of these calamities would… Continue reading "Rather than flood control, we need to be worried about “greed control” instead"
On 28 July, President Bongbong Marcos Jr. will deliver his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA). What makes this SONA particularly significant is that it comes after his administration… Continue reading "The true State of the Nation: Warring dynasties fight for survival at the expense of the people"
Traffic congestion in Metro Manila is a nightmare. Quantifying that fact is a study that shows Filipino commuters spend an average of 16 days stuck in traffic every year, representing… Continue reading "After nine years the “Dalian trains” are finally in operation: What took them so long?"
As the term of incumbent Samuel Martires ends on 27 July, the search is on for the next Ombudsman of the Philippines. This independent Constitutional position is much coveted among… Continue reading "Why Boying Remulla should not be the next Ombudsman"
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 representation in the House of Representatives… Continue reading "Duterte Youth’s problems are of its own making"
It is often said that the midterm election is a referendum on the current administration, a test to see how contented the populace is on the incumbent government. In the… Continue reading "If the midterm election is a referendum on the current administration, Marcos Jr. has a lot to worry about"
