It might feel like election season is underway in the Philippines: candidates have started doing the rounds, campaign ads now dominate television and social media, election posters are now ubiquitous… Continue reading "Gaming the system with last-minute substitutions"
In 2018, Florida businesswoman Melissa Howard was looking at a bright career in public service. She was running in the United States Republican Party primary to contest the District 73… Continue reading "The Marcoses and their fake academic credentials"
After much speculation, Vice-President Leni Robredo finally confirmed she will contest the presidency in next year’s election. As the de facto face of the opposition during the last five years… Continue reading "How Leni Robredo can win and ABS-CBN regain their franchise at the same time"
Undeterred by his failure in the 2016 elections, the late dictator’s only son and namesake – Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. – will contest the presidency in next year’s polls. It… Continue reading "The Marcos camp has just shown what they are capable of in the upcoming election season"
There was a time when having a “good moral character” was a prerequisite to run for public office. Today, that is more of a bonus than a requirement. Yesterday, actor… Continue reading "Robin Padilla, ex-convict and staunch Duterte supporter, will run for the Senate"
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 the Vice-Presidency. The ruling party, Partido… Continue reading "Duterte by proxy: Long-time aide Bong Go to run for vice-president"
The integrity of an election is often judged by the honesty of the canvassing of its votes. Hence why before any Philippine election, the winning supplier of election-related paraphernalia will… Continue reading "A conflict of interest"
