With Parliament in holiday, MPs around the country would have welcomed the new year at the beach, at a barbie with friends and loved ones, or exploring the natural beauty… Continue reading "A lot can still happen before the election"
Much like social services and good wages, our public holidays have also been a target for the political right. Last month, the National and ACT parties attacked the passage of… Continue reading "In defense of Easter trading laws"
It might feel like election season is underway in the Philippines: candidates have started doing the rounds, campaign ads now dominate television and social media, election posters are now ubiquitous… Continue reading "Gaming the system with last-minute substitutions"
In 2018, Florida businesswoman Melissa Howard was looking at a bright career in public service. She was running in the United States Republican Party primary to contest the District 73… Continue reading "The Marcoses and their fake academic credentials"
After much speculation, Vice-President Leni Robredo finally confirmed she will contest the presidency in next year’s election. As the de facto face of the opposition during the last five years… Continue reading "How Leni Robredo can win and ABS-CBN regain their franchise at the same time"
Undeterred by his failure in the 2016 elections, the late dictator’s only son and namesake – Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. – will contest the presidency in next year’s polls. It… Continue reading "The Marcos camp has just shown what they are capable of in the upcoming election season"
There was a time when having a “good moral character” was a prerequisite to run for public office. Today, that is more of a bonus than a requirement. Yesterday, actor… Continue reading "Robin Padilla, ex-convict and staunch Duterte supporter, will run for the Senate"
In another plot twist in the 2022 Election season, long-time aide to President Rodrigo Duterte and Senator Bong Go has announced his candidacy for the Vice-Presidency. The ruling party, Partido… Continue reading "Duterte by proxy: Long-time aide Bong Go to run for vice-president"
“Never waste a good crisis”, once said the late British statesman, Sir Winston Churchill. With this timeless adage, Churchill posed the opportunity presented during times of great upheaval to do… Continue reading "Ivermectin proven to be a lie – can we hold the snakeoil salesmen who promoted it to account?"
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"
