The latest 1News/Verian poll showed the right-wing bloc of National and ACT further cementing their lead over Labour and the Greens, which both saw a drop in their polling numbers.… Continue reading "Why voters are running back to New Zealand First"
Former President Rodrigo Duterte’s contempt for the environment its defenders was well-documented. During his tyrannical six-year reign, the Philippines was repeatedly named among the deadliest countries in the world for… Continue reading "The attack on the environment and its defenders continues under Bongbong Marcos"
In any democracy, government spending is rightfully complemented with transparency. After all, public funds are being used and it is imperative to ensure these are spent responsibly, efficiently, and in… Continue reading "No intelligence: The many problems with Sara Duterte’s confidential funds"
What is a fate worse than death? It can be argued that a person suddenly disappearing is more taxing than merely dying. By vanishing without a trace, that person’s surviving… Continue reading "Disappeared but not disregarded: Why we must continue the fight to end all enforced disappearances"
Filipinos are fully aware of how crooked the Philippine National Police (PNP) is, but in case there are still some who those who are deluded, they only need to tune… Continue reading "As if we needed another reminder of the Philippine National Police’s bloodlust…"
Filipino internet went into a frenzy when the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) unveiled a new logo during its 40th anniversary celebrations last week. With President Bongbong Marcos, First… Continue reading "The many red flags of Printplus Graphic Services, the company behind PAGCOR’s new Php3 million logo"
The controversial Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) is imminent, with Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno revealing its implementing rules and regulations are in its ‘final phase’. This should come as no surprise,… Continue reading "Why Filipinos should have their eyes wide open on the Maharlika Investment Fund"
Amid widespread backlash, the bill creating the controversial Maharlika Wealth Fund (MWF) has passed Senate scrutiny, putting President Bongbong Marcos’ centerpiece economic policy on course to becoming a reality. Intended… Continue reading "There are better ways to invest in the Filipino people than the Maharlika Wealth Fund"
Enforced disappearances were a common occurrence under the first Marcos regime. By the time Ferdinand Marcos Sr. was ousted from power in 1986, there were 926Â activists, trade unionists, and other… Continue reading "A new wave of Marcos desaparecidos emerges under Marcos Jr."
It’s two down, one to go. This is how detained former Senator Leila de Lima felt after being acquitted of another drugs charge slapped against her during former President Rodrigo… Continue reading "Leila de Lima acquitted again: Why the charges against her are purely part of Duterte’s political vendetta"
