New Zealand is facing its worst measles outbreak in 22 years, and it is no coincidence that our vaccination rates have been steadily declining in the years prior.
Given the Duterte administration's apparent disdain for illegal drugs and their relentless push to purge the drug trade in the Philippines, why are they very tolerant of having Nicanor Faeldon serve such important roles in government?
When convicted rapist-murdered and former Calauan town mayor Antonio Sanchez was revealed to be on the verge of release from prison, public outrage ensued. The news seemed unbelievable, how could… Continue reading "Antonio Sanchez’s near release exposed irregularities in the Bureau of Corrections"
Last month, President Rodrigo Duterte signed a measure increasing the excise tax on tobacco products. It followed an earlier tax hike on tobacco, fuel, and beverages with the signing of… Continue reading "If Universal Healthcare is to be implemented, what is the point of the Malasakit Centers?"
When the National Party found themselves unable to stop the rise of ‘Jacindamania’ in the 2017 general elections, they turned to one of their most senior MPs and top spin-doctor… Continue reading "Why is National blocking the creation of an independent election campaign watchdog?"
Disgraced former National Youth Commissioner Ronald Cardema had high hopes of becoming a congressman, even to a point where he attempted to manipulate election rules on the party-list system. But… Continue reading "By disregarding rules for personal ambition, Ronald Cardema lands in a hole he can’t escape from"
When Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) spokesperson Celine Piago declared that the agency’s bus ban on EDSA highway was “not successful”, it was another policy idea that joined the ash… Continue reading "There is a solution for Metro Manila’s traffic problems, but politicians will never implement it"
In 2010, the New Zealand Attorney-General Chris Finlayson presented a report to Parliament on the proposed changes to the Electoral Act, under the Electoral (Disqualification of Convicted Prisoners) Amendment Bill.… Continue reading "Continuing to ban prisoners from voting contradicts New Zealand’s rich history of promoting suffrage"
When the working group on the Fair Pay Agreements (FPA) released their report last January, their findings gave a stark assessment of the state of New Zealand wages in recent… Continue reading "Ending the competition of lowering wages: the case for the Fair Pay Agreements"
What was initially hyped as the first major reform to New Zealand’s abortion law since 1977 is now in uncertain territory, as disagreements over the specifics of the policy engulfs… Continue reading "Abortion law reform: what is going on?"
