A cost of living crisis is gripping the world. The lingering aftershocks of the Covid-19 pandemic, the invasion of Ukraine, and increasing geopolitical hostility
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We are seeing repression reminiscent of martial law, 51 years after Marcos Sr’s Proclamation 1081
On September 21, 1972 then-President Ferdinand Marcos Sr. signed Proclamation no. 1081, an order placing the country under martial law which heralded the start
Appeasing Sara: Why Government allies are hell-bent on approving her confidential 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
No intelligence: The many problems with Sara Duterte’s 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
Gaming the system with last-minute substitutions
It might feel like election season is underway in the Philippines: candidates have started doing the rounds, campaign ads now dominate television and social
The pro-Duterte alliance’s inflated egos will lead to their demise
If you still needed proof of how power-hungry President Rodrigo Duterte’s allies are, just observe the ongoing tug-of-war to be their anointed candidate for next
‘Lord’ of the House: Velasco outmuscles Cayetano in the tug-of-war for House Speaker
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,
Frustrated by Bong Revilla’s (likely) success? Blame those who endorsed him
(At the time of writing, Bong Revilla holds the 11th position but with many votes yet to be counted.) Many were in disbelief, a
Does Sarah Duterte’s “Hugpong ng Pagbabago” really represent “change”?
As the campaign period for the 2019 Senatorial Elections commence today, it will be common to see the different “senatorial slates” hit various cities