In a bizarre moment more akin to a parody than a government press conference, Vice President Sara Duterte delivered an incoherent, disjointed rant against President Bongbong Marcos. The nearly two-hour… Continue reading "We must not lose focus on Sara Duterte’s anomalous spending of taxpayer funds"
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"
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"
When reports emerged last week that members of the Philippine National Police (PNP) were engaged in a shootout with unidentified armed men in Quezon City, many believed the belligerents were… Continue reading "Lacking intelligence"
