Pushed by President Duterte’s obsessive campaign to rid of the New People’s Army, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has waged war not
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Fifty years of the CPP: Why does the “People’s War” still persist?
While millions of Filipinos celebrated the birth of their saviour Jesus of Nazareth this week, in the hinterlands of the provinces thousands of their
The double standards in Duterte’s War on Religion
Aside from the drug cartels, another group that has found itself in the cross-hairs of President Rodrigo Duterte’s vitriol is the Roman Catholic Church.
Why We Need to Pay Close Attention to Duterte’s Israel Trip
In what could be his most significant official state visit since his 2016 trip to the People’s Republic of China, President Rodrigo Duterte embarks
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
The Selling-Out of Harry Roque
During a press briefing with members of the Malacanang Press Corps (MPC) on the 18th of June, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque was asked by
We celebrate Independence Day, why don’t we strive to preserve it also?
This year’s Independence Day celebrations is its 120th edition, a milestone year since an independent Philippines was formally declared on the balcony of General
Meet Larry Gadon and Ferdie Topacio: the two lawyers behind Duterte’s power grab
President Duterte’s dictatorial ambitions were finally realized on Friday, the 11th of May, after his allies successfully ousted the Chief Justice of the Supreme
An Explanation of Why Chief Justice Sereno’s Ouster is a Very Bad Predicament
Last Friday, the 11th of May, was a grim day for Philippine democracy. Contrary to what pro-Administration fanatics argue (many of whom celebrated the
Boracay Fiasco Exposes the Administration’s Incompetence
Today, the 26th of April, commences the official shutdown of the tourist island of Boracay to the public. Starting today, only residents as well