During a press briefing with members of the Malacanang Press Corps (MPC) on the 18th of June, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque was asked by
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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
Mocha Uson: The Philippines’ Queen of Fake News
Today is widely known in the Western world as “April Fool’s Day”, a day where peers pull practical jokes on each other and spread
Activism is Not Terrorism
If you had been travelling during the 28th and 29th you would have noticed the heightened security measures in airports, seaports and checkpoints on
Closing Boracay: What is Duterte up to?
The only bigger mess than the green algae which pollutes Boracay Island is the uncertainty over its future.
The Ruin of Boracay
Its pristine beaches and sugary, white sand gave it worldwide recognition as one of the world’s best tourist destinations, but today the island of
Who Let the Dogs Out?
The war on drugs is arguably the strongest campaign of President Rodrigo Duterte’s presidency, this is proven by the intense police crackdown on the