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"
Among the worst traits the Philippines inherited from its colonial master, the United States, is a government that seems perpetually dysfunctional. This became even more glaring recently as the two… Continue reading "The 2025 Budget controversy highlights Filipino politicians’ continued reliance on patronage politics"
After being effectively sidelined by incumbent President Bongbong Marcos’ own people, prominent supporters and ex-government appointees of former president Rodrigo Duterte gathered in the latter’s hometown of Davao City on… Continue reading "Rodrigo Duterte’s rally in Davao City is a declaration of war against Marcos"
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"
Many thought that when President Rodrigo Duterte intervened and made a “decision” on who the next House Speaker will be that the infighting within the House of Representatives (HoR) will… Continue reading "Why the “Speaker Wars” is actually a battle between oligarchs"
The Philippines is defined in the 1987 Constitution as being a “republican state”, this means that it follows the republican structure of government wherein the power of the State lies… Continue reading "In memory of: the separation of powers of the Philippine government"
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"
