Before becoming the ill-famed, controversial head-of-state he is known globally today, there was a time when President Rodrigo Duterte almost decided not to contest the 2016 general elections at all.
During a press briefing with members of the Malacanang Press Corps (MPC) on the 18th of June, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque was asked by a journalist to comment on a… Continue reading "The Selling-Out of Harry Roque"
One theory for the continuing social ills in the Philippines is the ill-informed voting habits that Filipinos succumb to. It is evident that during elections, it is the best advertised… Continue reading "Three Brilliant Minds We Need at the Senate"
This year’s Independence Day celebrations is its 120th edition, a milestone year since an independent Philippines was formally declared on the balcony of General Emilio Aguinaldo’s house – a man… Continue reading "We celebrate Independence Day, why don’t we strive to preserve it also?"
The scenes we witness election after election is always the same: political advertisements dominate television airtime, the radio waves constantly play catchy campaign jingles from the candidates and every major… Continue reading "It’s Time to Elect Candidates on Merit, Rather than Name Recognition"
Buoyed by his success in removing former Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno from her post, lawyer and staunch ally of President Duterte, Larry Gadon, has set his sights on a… Continue reading "Perhaps it is time to #BringBackMIA"
President Duterte’s dictatorial ambitions were finally realized on Friday, the 11th of May, after his allies successfully ousted the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court – Maria Lourdes Sereno –… Continue reading "Meet Larry Gadon and Ferdie Topacio: the two lawyers behind Duterte’s power grab"
Last Friday, the 11th of May, was a grim day for Philippine democracy. Contrary to what pro-Administration fanatics argue (many of whom celebrated the decision) the ruling of the Supreme… Continue reading "An Explanation of Why Chief Justice Sereno’s Ouster is a Very Bad Predicament"
After being cited by the Commission on Audit (COA) for an anomalous transaction, the infamous Tulfo brothers – Ben, Raffy, Mon and Erwin – have decided to reimburse the Department… Continue reading "The Tulfos are Sorry for Being Caught"
Aside from a day off from work, another expected feature on Labour Day are the protest demonstrations or rallies conducted by different advocacy groups.
