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    August 25, 2024

    Why Bong Go’s involvement in the Navy’s frigate acquisition project reeks of corruption

    For the longest time, the Philippine Navy (PN) relied on World War II-era ships and retired, hand-me-down vessels donated by its foreign allies. To remedy this, the Department of National… Continue reading "Why Bong Go’s involvement in the Navy’s frigate acquisition project reeks of corruption"

  • Banner collage photo of a flooded street in Manila and plastic bottle pollution in the Philippines. The Philippines

    July 25, 2024

    Stop blaming the masses each time Metro Manila floods

    A state of calamity has been declared in the capital city of Manila as Typhoon Carina (International name: Gaemi) lashes the capital, threatening to further intensify into a super-typhoon before… Continue reading "Stop blaming the masses each time Metro Manila floods"

  • Collage banner photo of former president Rodrigo Duterte and Kingdom of Jesus Christ leader Apollo Quiboloy. Investigate Duterte, The Philippines

    July 6, 2024

    Rodrigo Duterte should be arrested for harbouring and protecting Apollo Quiboloy

    As authorities continue their search for fugitive cult leader Apollo Quiboloy, his close ally and former president Rodrigo Duterte has divulged that he knows where the wanted child sex trafficker… Continue reading "Rodrigo Duterte should be arrested for harbouring and protecting Apollo Quiboloy"

  • Banner collage photo of Leila de Lima being freed on bail in 2023, and a photo of former President Rodrigo Duterte facepalming. Investigate Duterte, The Philippines

    June 30, 2024

    Leila de Lima free at last; her mission now is to bring Duterte and his minions to justice for falsely imprisoning her

    Having been cleared of her third and final fabricated narcotics case, former senator and prominent Duterte critic – Leila de Lima – has at last regained her unconditional freedom. The… Continue reading "Leila de Lima free at last; her mission now is to bring Duterte and his minions to justice for falsely imprisoning her"

  • Banner collage photo of Senator Risa Hontiveros and Chinese Communist Party spy Guo Hua Ping or Alice Guo. The Philippines

    June 29, 2024

    It’s official: “Alice Guo” is a CCP sleeper agent named Guo Hua Ping

    Part 1: The Case Of Alice Guo: How Raiding A Human Trafficking Ring Uncovered A Possible Chinese “Sleeper Agent” In The Philippines “All warfare is based on deception” is among… Continue reading "It’s official: “Alice Guo” is a CCP sleeper agent named Guo Hua Ping"

  • Banner photo collage of the BRP Sierra Madre on Ayungin Shoal and a stock image of the Philippines and People's Republic of China flags. The Philippines

    June 25, 2024

    The Philippines has a right to reinforce & resupply the BRP Sierra Madre

    Tensions in the West Philippine Sea have escalated to new heights this month, after members of the Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) attacked Philippine Navy (PN) personnel on their way to… Continue reading "The Philippines has a right to reinforce & resupply the BRP Sierra Madre"

  • Banner collage photo of Sara Duterte and stock image of a Philippine classroom The Philippines

    June 22, 2024

    Falling educational standards and worsening teaching conditions: Sara Duterte’s legacy as Education Secretary

    The cracks in the so-called UniTeam alliance of President Bongbong Marcos Jr. and his vice-president and running-mate in the 2022 election, Sara Duterte, have exacerbated in recent days with the… Continue reading "Falling educational standards and worsening teaching conditions: Sara Duterte’s legacy as Education Secretary"

  • Collage banner photo of Rodrigo Duterte and Sara Duterte and a candlelight vigil for Percy Lapid and slain journalists. Investigate Duterte, The Philippines

    June 20, 2024

    Rodrigo Duterte is a hypocrite for crying about “police brutality” and “lack of due process”

    In the wee hours of March 7, 2021, combined police and military elements forcibly entered the residence of activist couple Chai and Ariel Evangelista in Nasugbu, Batangas. State authorities had… Continue reading "Rodrigo Duterte is a hypocrite for crying about “police brutality” and “lack of due process”"

  • Collage banner photo of the Philippine flag and Filipinos emigrating. The Philippines

    June 13, 2024

    Independent or merely semi-colonial? Why we have to rethink “Philippine Independence Day”

    On June 12, Philippine Independence Day is celebrated. It commemorates the declaration of independence by Philippine president Emilio Aguinaldo from Spain on the same date in 1898. While June 12… Continue reading "Independent or merely semi-colonial? Why we have to rethink “Philippine Independence Day”"

  • Collage banner photo of President Bongbong Marcos and a stock photo of a Philippine public school. Bagong Pilipinas The Philippines

    June 9, 2024

    In an attempt to halt his declining popularity, Bongbong Marcos resorts to propaganda

    Under a new directive from the Office of the President, public servants and school students will be asked to recite the “Bagong Pilipinas Hymn and Pledge” during their weekly flag… Continue reading "In an attempt to halt his declining popularity, Bongbong Marcos resorts to propaganda"

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