After a long period awaiting Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment, Filipinos are now facing another period of lull awaiting her impeachment trial and potential conviction. In a saga that culminated… Continue reading "There is no reason why VP Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial cannot go ahead"
In the latest episode of her seemingly recurring outbursts, Vice President Sara Duterte defied the House of Representatives, made death threats against the first couple and went on a profanity-laden… Continue reading "Why Sara Duterte’s latest meltdown may be the final nail in her political coffin"
As taxpayer spending under Sara Duterte’s Department of Education (DepEd) continues to be scrutinized, a recurring theme is emerging: high-ranking officials in the agency were receiving sums of cash inside… Continue reading "“Subtle bribery”: Explaining the mysterious envelopes under Sara Duterte’s Dept of Education"
There are many reasons why Vice President Sara Duterte’s use of confidential and intelligence funds (CIF) is problematic. Besides the obvious question as to why the Department of Education (DepEd)… Continue reading "Appeasing Sara: Why Government allies are hell-bent on approving her confidential funds"
The struggle for House Speaker has culminated with Marinduque congressman Lord Allan Velasco emerging on top. After more than a year of playing tug-of-war, he has outmuscled incumbent Speaker Alan… Continue reading "‘Lord’ of the House: Velasco outmuscles Cayetano in the tug-of-war for House Speaker"
When former House Speaker Gloria Arroyo announced her retirement from politics before the 2019 elections, no one anticipated how big a power vacuum she would leave. Speculations were rife about… Continue reading "The ‘Speaker Wars’ exposes the cracks in the Duterte administration"
Disgraced former National Youth Commissioner Ronald Cardema had high hopes of becoming a congressman, even to a point where he attempted to manipulate election rules on the party-list system. But… Continue reading "By disregarding rules for personal ambition, Ronald Cardema lands in a hole he can’t escape from"
As influential as President Rodrigo Duterte may be, he alone does not hold a monopoly of power in the Philippines. Rather, the force that controls society and politics belongs to… Continue reading "Speakership race shows cracks in pro-Duterte alliance"
