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    February 26, 2017

    A Battle of Two Evils

    After a highly-publicized Senate investigation and many months of political mudslinging, the saga between President Rodrigo Duterte and Senator Leila de Lima entered a climactic turn with the arrest of… Continue reading "A Battle of Two Evils"

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    February 25, 2017

    Never "Move On" From the Lessons of EDSA

    No greater episode exists in the narrative of Philippine history than the 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution. It was the greatest testament of the power of ordinary people in a… Continue reading "Never "Move On" From the Lessons of EDSA"

  • The Philippines

    February 20, 2017

    Nostalgia Trip: Duterte and "Bato"

    All photos taken by Mr. Renato Lumawag. View more of his work at www.lumawag.com

  • The Philippines

    February 18, 2017

    Who Were the Senators on Napoles' List?

    Reports have emerged of the impending acquittal of the central figure in the Pork Barrel Scam Janet Lim Napoles for her conviction in the illegal detention of her cousin, Benhur… Continue reading "Who Were the Senators on Napoles' List?"

  • The Philippines

    February 16, 2017

    Not a Theocracy

    In a country where the vast majority of the population profess a belief in a Higher Power, it is easy to mistake that the system of government we live under… Continue reading "Not a Theocracy"

  • The Philippines

    February 15, 2017

    Betrayal

    They say lying in politics is nothing new, in fact there’s a science behind it. 

  • The Philippines

    February 14, 2017

    Love Your Condom

    There are two certainties during Valentine’s Day: a boom in retail sales and a surge in sexual intercourse.

  • The Philippines

    February 12, 2017

    Justice for Whom?

    The 17th Congress have made the reimposition of capital punishment one of their main priorities, at a time when poverty is rife and there already being a de-facto death penalty… Continue reading "Justice for Whom?"

  • The Philippines

    February 10, 2017

    Change of Heart

    Environmentalists became excited when President Rodrigo Duterte affirmed Environmental Secretary Gina Lopez’ decision to close down several mining companies for environmental violations. So just imagine their disappointment when the head-of-state recently had… Continue reading "Change of Heart"

  • The Philippines

    February 7, 2017

    Duterte Turns His Back on Peace

    President Rodrigo Duterte has made no secret of his love affair with the Philippine Left. Even during his time as mayor of Davao he expressed high regard for the radical leftist… Continue reading "Duterte Turns His Back on Peace"

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