“A fish often gets caught by its mouth,” so goes the age-old adage. What this saying conveys is that a person often gets caught
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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
Gaming the system with last-minute substitutions
It might feel like election season is underway in the Philippines: candidates have started doing the rounds, campaign ads now dominate television and social
Duterte by proxy: Long-time aide Bong Go to run for vice-president
In another plot twist in the 2022 Election season, long-time aide to President Rodrigo Duterte and Senator Bong Go has announced his candidacy for
A new Department of Disaster Resilience? That would be a disaster
In the aftermath of the string of typhoons that hit the Philippines recently, Senator Bong Go reiterated his call to create a Department of
If Universal Healthcare is to be implemented, what is the point of the Malasakit Centers?
Last month, President Rodrigo Duterte signed a measure increasing the excise tax on tobacco products. It followed an earlier tax hike on tobacco, fuel,
We Need to Talk About Bong Go’s Ubiquitous Displays of Ambition
Before becoming the ill-famed, controversial head-of-state he is known globally today, there was a time when President Rodrigo Duterte almost decided not to contest
Don’t Fixate On Duterte, His Allies Also Deserve Scrutiny
The high approval rating that President Duterte continues to enjoy does not reflect the plethora of criticisms he receives from different sectors of society.