Why Philippine Independence feels hollow?
Aya Clamor June 12, 2025 This year’s celebration of Philippine Independence Day, like many in recent memory, risks devolving into a hollow ritual. Political and...
OpenAI cracks down on AI-Generated Propaganda in the Philippines
What happens when AI tools built to help people are turned into political weapons? According to a new OpenAI report, it’s already happening — and...
Using AI for election reporting and monitoring
With the 2025 national elections just around the corner, journalists, civic advocates, and data professionals came together for a timely training on how artificial intelligence...
Navigating the limelight: Celebrity politics and voter choice in the 2025 Philippine Senatorial Election
The 2025 senatorial race shows us something that’s been true for a long time: being a celebrity still gives candidates a strong advantage. Many of...
Political dynasties in the Philippines: Entrenched power and the 2025 elections
As the Philippines heads towards the 2025 midterm elections, the prevailing presence of political dynasties continues to be a defining characteristic of the country’s political...
Holding platforms accountable: Integrating algorithm oversight into current laws
Seven years ago, I found myself testifying at a Senate hearing about the potential creation of a fake news law. My position then—and now—remains firm:...
Insightspedia’s Pinasurvey Unveils: Competence Counts for One-Third of Filipino Voters
A groundbreaking study, ‘Pinasurvey’, conducted by research powerhouse Insightspedia, has shattered the notion that Filipinos are indifferent when it comes to their elected officials. The...
Landmark Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Act gets green light from House Committee
In a move towards safeguarding the rights and welfare of Filipino teenagers, Chair Faustino Michael Carlos Dy III spearheaded the House of Representatives Committee on...
ICC arrest warrant vs Putin serves as warning to Duterte’s drug war
Senator Risa Hontiveros is not backing down when it comes to seeking justice for victims of Rodrigo Duterte’s brutal war on drugs. The recent arrest...
Advocates for Women’s Rights: Oxfam and Partners Call for a Just and Equal Future
Oxfam Pilipinas recently and partner organizations gathered at Eastwood City Mall in Quezon City to highlight the importance of addressing inequalities faced by women and...
IBON: 1.8-million job losses dispel government claims of recovery, robust job market
A research group called IBON found that large employment losses in January 2023, especially in full-time work, counter the Marcos Jr administration’s claims of a...
Government should stand up vs Chinese gray zone operations, engage in united response with allies, experts say
In response to Chinese aggression in the West Philippine Sea, experts urge the government to engage in collective deterrence with like-minded allies. Stratbase ADR Institute,...
Privacy body’s decision on Dado v Facebook Inc on Cambridge Analytica issue: Dismissed
Better late than never. As the year 2022 ended, I received an electronic copy of the decision in relation to the National Privacy Commission (NPC)...
Tax obligations of online merchants and social media influencers
DO you own an online business or earn income from being a social media influencer? The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has intensified tax enforcement...
Marcos Jr. 100 days #Marcos100Days
Unlike past presidents, President Marcos Jr is not keen on releasing the “First 100 days report”. Newly appointed Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin said “Walang pamantayan...