#philippine-politics

Philippines: My Nation of Jesters

Across various countries around the world, we’ve seen political figures play the Joker. We’ve laughed and ridiculed politicians who turned…

Marcos, Martial Law and… Maleta?

If you think you already have the most clever plan to plunder a country, think again. What you only need to do is peel the pages of history…

I’LL MAKE A MAN OUT OF YOU: A LIFELONG PROCESS OF EDUCATION AND DISCIPLINE ON BECOMING A LEADER

Strong in body, sharp in mind, and clear in purpose is what every leader should be. But in the Philippine context, many young people are…

It’ll Never Be The Cure: Why Rotating Brownouts are Not Enough

By Zoe Geraldino

The Social Cancer

Society itself is cancerous, it never healed and it will keep grasping every corner of people's lives. If it really does heal, it's only in…

Iligan at a Crossroads: Leadership, Decline, and Rebirth Towards Progress

For many Iliganons, the painful truth is becoming harder to ignore.

Confessions of a Campus Journalist

Through the years I learned how to write leads, verify sources, do legworks, and ask questions intelligently. They taught us how to write…

Atras-Abante

Abante babae, hindi aatras aabante.

Dramahan na Naman

Tama na ang tampuhan at dramahan sa pulitika.

Entrenched Political Dynasties in the Philippines

In the Philippines, democracy doesn’t just run on votes — it runs on surnames.

DPWH Flood Control Scam: Why We Should Be Angry and Choose Better Leaders

It’s almost common knowledge to Filipinos when we talk about corruption inside the government offices. We already know that some employees…

58 Lives Lost, a Nation Betrayed: The Price of Impunity

Murdered by the hands of the Ampatuan Clan

Hernandez reveals Bulacan 1st District projects are substandard; affirms all budget is overpriced

Wala pong tumama kung ano po yung naka-specify sa plano, hindi po na-meet lahat ‘yon.”

“Why are you so protective of the Discayas?” — Lacson confronts Marcoleta

With only a few minutes in the start of the 5th Senate probe on the anomaly of flood control projects, a word war was exchanged by the…

Torre ousted as PNP Chief; Nartatez takes over OIC role

QUEZON CITY, Philippines — The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) spearheads a press briefing in order to affirm the…

PNP Chief Torre’s Removal Sparks Debate Over Presidential Prerogative, Political Motives

Whenever a conflict or change emerges in the Philippines, it is usually accompanied that it is a result of political motives — and often…

Quezon in Shades of Gray: Jerrold Tarog’s Film and the Politics of Compromise

Recently, I watched Quezon (2025) by Jerrold Tarog, the third installment in his so-called Bayaniverse trilogy. (Although a mid-credit…

Don’t Be Fooled by Mild Criticism: Loyal Influencers Are Just Calibrating.

When partisan influencers “go moderate,” it’s often not dissent but calibration. Watch out when they do this!

Why Federalism Will Not Work in the Philippines: A Critical Analysis

Examining the Challenges and Risks of Federalism in the Philippine Context

Alice Guo’s Scandal: A Political Circus or a Quest for Justice?

The political landscape in the Philippines is currently engulfed in scandal, centering around Bamban Mayor Alice Guo. Her capture and the…

Leverage technology to serve, protect Filipinos, PNPA grads told amid swelling cybersecurity…

MANILA, Philippines — Amid the increasing cybersecurity issues attacking several government agencies in the country, President Ferdinand…

Why Separating Mindanao from the Philippines is a Bad Idea

From the latest political statements of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, he is pushing towards the separation of Mindanao to…

[EDITORIAL] Wrong Move

Knowing that the Philippines is suffering from a lack of budget, rising inflation, and debt, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed the…

A not-so scientific #PHVote social media report