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  • Banner collage photo of the Sep 21 Trillion Peso March protests in the Philippines (Photo: Lisa Marie David/Reuters) and a stock image of the Office of the Ombudsman of the Philippines

    What the new Ombudsman needs to do to regain the public’s trust

    Despite earlier cautions raised by this blog, Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla has been appointed as the new ombudsman. The appointment comes as no surprise,
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    The Philippines 
  • Banner collage photo of the Mabinay 6 activists Myles Albasin, Carlo Ybañez, Ajomar Indico, Randel Hermino, Joel Baylosis, and Bernard Guillen

    Seven years imprisoned despite innocent: The prosecution (and persecution) of the Mabinay 6

    After seven long years, the so-called “Mabinay 6” are free. The six student activists – Myles Albasin, Randel Hermino, Carlo Ybañes, Joemar Indico, Joey
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    The Philippines 
  • Banner collage photo of Senator Rodante Marcoleta and Pacifico Curlee Discaya and Sarah Discaya attending a Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearing.

    What the Discayas are saying should disqualify them from becoming state witnesses

    Why is Senator Rodante Marcoleta in such a hurry to admit the couple at the center of the Flood Control Scam, Curlee and Sarah
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    The Philippines 
  • Banner collage photo of Senator Chiz Escudero and Senator Rodante Marcoleta and new Senate President Vicente Tito Sotto III.

    The latest Senate coup is good news for those seeking truth in the Flood Control Scam saga

    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
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    The Philippines 
  • Banner collage photo of the Department of Public Works and Highways building and a flood in Metro Manila Philippines

    Rather than flood control, we need to be worried about “greed control” instead

    When a barrage of typhoons battered the Philippines in July, Filipinos braced for the inevitable flooding. What they did not expect however, was that
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    The Philippines 
What the new Ombudsman needs to do to regain the public’s trustSeven years imprisoned despite innocent: The prosecution (and persecution) of the Mabinay 6What the Discayas are saying should disqualify them from becoming state witnessesThe latest Senate coup is good news for those seeking truth in the Flood Control Scam sagaRather than flood control, we need to be worried about “greed control” instead

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Banner collage photo of the Sep 21 Trillion Peso March protests in the Philippines (Photo: Lisa Marie David/Reuters) and a stock image of the Office of the Ombudsman of the Philippines

What the new Ombudsman needs to do to regain the public’s trust

October 11, 2025 Louie Encabo Comments Off on What the new Ombudsman needs to do to regain the public’s trust
Banner collage photo of the Mabinay 6 activists Myles Albasin, Carlo Ybañez, Ajomar Indico, Randel Hermino, Joel Baylosis, and Bernard Guillen

Seven years imprisoned despite innocent: The prosecution (and persecution) of the Mabinay 6

September 29, 2025 Louie Encabo Comments Off on Seven years imprisoned despite innocent: The prosecution (and persecution) of the Mabinay 6
Banner collage photo of Senator Rodante Marcoleta and Pacifico Curlee Discaya and Sarah Discaya attending a Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearing.

What the Discayas are saying should disqualify them from becoming state witnesses

September 17, 2025 Louie Encabo Comments Off on What the Discayas are saying should disqualify them from becoming state witnesses

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Banner collage photo of protesters at a candlelight vigil for victims of extrajudicial killings and former president Rodrigo Duterte.
Investigate Duterte The Philippines 

Rodrigo Duterte was afforded something his victims were not — due process

March 15, 2025 Louie Encabo Comments Off on Rodrigo Duterte was afforded something his victims were not — due process
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Investigate Duterte The Philippines 

Why Rodrigo Duterte needs to face justice

March 10, 2025 Louie Encabo Comments Off on Why Rodrigo Duterte needs to face justice
Banner collage photo Inday Sara Duterte and Rodrigo Duterte and a stock image of the Philippine Army headquarters.
Investigate Duterte The Philippines 

The Duterte crime family and their supporters must be arrested for inciting to sedition

November 27, 2024 Louie Encabo Comments Off on The Duterte crime family and their supporters must be arrested for inciting to sedition
Banner collage photo of Department of Justice Philippines building and former president Rodrigo Duterte at the QuadComm hearing.
Investigate Duterte The Philippines 

Enough with the Congressional hearings, it’s time to bring Rodrigo Duterte to the Dept of Justice

November 16, 2024 Louie Encabo Comments Off on Enough with the Congressional hearings, it’s time to bring Rodrigo Duterte to the Dept of Justice

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The Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary meant relinquishing our own marine resources, now the Government has scrapped it

March 28, 2024 Eric Lomas Comments Off on The Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary meant relinquishing our own marine resources, now the Government has scrapped it
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Māori Television controversy proves Winston Peters is right about media bias

December 9, 2023 Eric Lomas Comments Off on Māori Television controversy proves Winston Peters is right about media bias
New Zealand Election 2023 post-mortem collage photo stock photo ballot box and The Beehive with NZ flag and Tino Rangatiratanga flag in the foreground.

Election 2023: A referendum on co-governance and law and order

October 19, 2023 Louie Encabo Comments Off on Election 2023: A referendum on co-governance and law and order

International SolidarityView All

The key points from Al Jazeera’s documentary on Chinese spy She Zhijiang and CCP espionage in Southeast Asia

The key points from Al Jazeera’s documentary on Chinese spy She Zhijiang and CCP espionage in Southeast Asia

September 30, 2024 Louie Encabo Comments Off on The key points from Al Jazeera’s documentary on Chinese spy She Zhijiang and CCP espionage in Southeast Asia
Banner photo collage of Karapatan Philippines protest against aerial bombings and Lumad bakwit evacuees.

International Humanitarian Law: Why even wars have rules

May 19, 2024 Louie Encabo Comments Off on International Humanitarian Law: Why even wars have rules
Labour union movement International Workers Day workers rights

Today, we thank the unions

May 1, 2023 Louie Encabo 1
New Zealand 
October 4, 2018October 6, 2018

The Underachiever: Looking back at Jami-Lee Ross’ Career so far

Posted By: Louie Encabo 2298 Views featured, jami-lee ross, John Key, new zealand national party, Simon Bridges

When you’re the designated protege of arguably one of the most popular figures in New Zealand political history, there is pressure for you not

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Editor's Notes New Zealand 
October 1, 2018October 2, 2018

What a migrant NZ First member thinks of the “Kiwi Values Bill”

Posted By: Louie Encabo 1969 Views clayton mitchell, featured, kiwi values bill, Louie Encabo, new zealand first

In a packed conference room at Racing Tauranga, about 200 members of the New Zealand First Party engaged in heated – yet civil –

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New Zealand 
September 7, 2018September 8, 2018

Not just the North, but also the East, have won big from the Provincial Growth Fund

Posted By: Louie Encabo 1703 Views featured, gisborne, napier, new zealand first, new zealand labour party, provincial growth fund, shane jones

Ever since the Labour-New Zealand First government launched its $1 billion per year Provincial Growth Fund (PGF), it has been criticized by the Opposition for

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The Philippines 
September 4, 2018September 5, 2018

Why We Need to Pay Close Attention to Duterte’s Israel Trip

Posted By: Louie Encabo 1684 Views featured, Israel, israeli defense force, rodrigo duterte

In what could be his most significant official state visit since his 2016 trip to the People’s Republic of China, President Rodrigo Duterte embarks

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New Zealand 
September 1, 2018September 2, 2018

The #LimoLeaks saga reveals the factionalism in the National Party

Posted By: Louie Encabo 1474 Views featured, Judith Collins, limogate, limoleaks, new zealand national party, Simon Bridges

The hallmark of the John Key-era National Party was its unbreakable unity. It was also what made them the preferred choice over the Labour

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New Zealand 
August 30, 2018

How has the Provincial Growth Fund helped the regions so far?

Posted By: Louie Encabo 1770 Views featured, new zealand first, provincial growth fund, shane jones

Arguably, the biggest win for New Zealand First in their Coalition Agreement with the New Zealand Labour Party was the $1 billion per year

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Editor's Notes New Zealand 
August 26, 2018August 28, 2018

Shocking Scale of Filipino Migrant Exploitation in New Zealand Revealed in New Report

Posted By: Louie Encabo 2006 Views catriona maclennan, christchurch rebuild, e tu, featured, migrant exploitation, migrants in new zealand

Last May, Newshub reporter Michael Morrah exposed the story of 16 Filipino migrant construction workers who were made to sign illegal employment contracts and

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New Zealand 
August 22, 2018August 29, 2018

The Good Work Ron Mark is Doing for Veteran’s Affairs Cannot Be Overlooked

Posted By: Louie Encabo 1572 Views featured, ministry of defence, ron mark, veterans affairs

The portfolio of Veterans’ Affairs has been historically undervalued in New Zealand government. In fact, during the previous National-led government the role was not

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New Zealand 
August 20, 2018August 29, 2018

Is it 2005 again? Labour-NZ First Government deliver on more Police Funding

Posted By: Louie Encabo 1443 Views budget 2018, featured, new zealand first, new zealand police

A year before the 2017 general elections, New Zealand First leader Winston Peters pledged to add an extra 1,800 police officers if elected into

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New Zealand 
August 11, 2018August 29, 2018

Ditching plastic bags — at last!

Posted By: Louie Encabo 1608 Views environment, environmentalism, featured, green party of aotearoa new zealand, Louie Encabo, new zealand first, new zealand labour party

Staying true to our reputation as a world leader in forwarding progressive agenda, the Labour-New Zealand First-Greens government announced yesterday that New Zealand will

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