Tag: Youth Leadership Summit

The Philippines

November 6, 2024

“Subtle bribery”: Explaining the mysterious envelopes under Sara Duterte’s Dept of Education

As taxpayer spending under Sara Duterte’s Department of Education (DepEd) continues to be scrutinized, a recurring theme is emerging: high-ranking officials in the agency were receiving sums of cash inside… Continue reading "“Subtle bribery”: Explaining the mysterious envelopes under Sara Duterte’s Dept of Education"
The Philippines

October 19, 2024

We must not lose focus on Sara Duterte’s anomalous spending of taxpayer funds

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"