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  • Cynthia Villar, Rodrigo Duterte and Alan Peter Cayetano The Philippines

    May 28, 2019

    With the Liberals nearly wiped out, will the Nacionalista Party be the next big hurdle for the Duterte administration?

    Coming off a resounding victory in the May 2019 elections, the Duterte administration has now found itself short of recognized enemies in Philippine politics.

  • Elliot Ikilei, Brian Tamaki and Alfred Ngaro New Zealand

    May 24, 2019

    Will the “Christian conservative” strategy work?

    Sensing opportunity in the 2020 general elections, “Bishop” Brian Tamaki of the controversial Destiny Church has announced the creation of his new political vehicle – Coalition New Zealand party. The… Continue reading "Will the “Christian conservative” strategy work?"

  • Sara Duterte raising the hand of Bong Revilla The Philippines

    May 21, 2019

    Frustrated by Bong Revilla’s (likely) success? Blame those who endorsed him

    (At the time of writing, Bong Revilla holds the 11th position but with many votes yet to be counted.) Many were in disbelief, a lot more were outraged, when indicted… Continue reading "Frustrated by Bong Revilla’s (likely) success? Blame those who endorsed him"

  • Rodrigo Duterte close-up The Philippines

    May 16, 2019

    What the outcome of the 2019 Senate elections mean for the Philippines

    Before the 2019 Philippine mid-term elections, political analyst Richard Heydarian predicted that the upcoming polls would be a “referendum on the Duterte presidency”. By this, he meant that majority of… Continue reading "What the outcome of the 2019 Senate elections mean for the Philippines"

  • Mar Roxas, Nancy Binay and Bam Aquino collage Editor's Notes, The Philippines

    April 25, 2019

    Why I am reluctantly voting for 4 “TraPos”

    Any patriotic Filipino voter would be greatly disappointed by the results of the recent May 2019 election surveys, which if brought into fruition would mean a Senate that is largely… Continue reading "Why I am reluctantly voting for 4 “TraPos”"

  • China artificial islands in Spratlys and Philippine giant clams The Philippines

    April 24, 2019

    Why I’m Voting (part 4): We need to preserve our natural resources

    This is part 4 of an eight-part series covering the issues that will help me decide who I’m voting for in the May 2019 Senatorial elections. You can read Part… Continue reading "Why I’m Voting (part 4): We need to preserve our natural resources"

  • Sal Panelo and Bikoy Matrix The Philippines

    April 23, 2019

    Can we trust the Government’s intelligence reports?

    After threatening to release intelligence reports that will implicate his political rivals for an alleged black propaganda against him, allies of President Rodrigo Duterte’s has bared a “matrix” showing the… Continue reading "Can we trust the Government’s intelligence reports?"

  • Drug war casualty and Imelda Marcos The Philippines

    April 22, 2019

    Why I’m Voting (part 3): The rich and powerful are avoiding the justice system

    This is part 3 of an eight-part series covering the issues that will help me decide who I’m voting for in the May 2019 Senatorial elections. You can read Part… Continue reading "Why I’m Voting (part 3): The rich and powerful are avoiding the justice system"

  • Stop killing farmers protest photo The Philippines

    April 21, 2019

    Why I’m Voting (part 2): Our farmers deserve better

    This is part 2 of an eight-part series covering the issues that will help me decide who I’m voting for in the May 2019 Senatorial elections. You can read Part… Continue reading "Why I’m Voting (part 2): Our farmers deserve better"

  • Plastic waste pollution in the Philippines The Philippines

    April 20, 2019

    Why I’m Voting (part 1): The Philippines has a plastic waste problem

    This is part 1 of an eight-part series covering the issues that will help me decide who I’m voting for in the May 2019 Senatorial elections.  Earlier this year the… Continue reading "Why I’m Voting (part 1): The Philippines has a plastic waste problem"

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