The Senate hearing on fake news, and the question it barely touched
The recent Senate Committee on Public Information and Mass Media hearing on fake news attempted to address an issue that most people intuitively sense. False...
Anti-Dynasty law, or Anti-Dynasty theater?
In early December 2025, something happened that many Filipinos have been hearing promised, but rarely delivered. President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. told the 19th Congress...
The “Bagman” paradox: Can we trust a tainted witness?
Philippine politics is dealing with yet another round of allegations, this time aimed at Vice President Sara Duterte. What makes this episode stand out is...
A collective sigh of relief: Why blocking Duterte’s interim release matters
For years, the families of those killed in the Philippines’ “War on Drugs” have been living in a kind of in-between state. Waiting for accountability....
Sick and tired: Flooded by corruption
Let’s be honest. For many of us, corruption in the Philippines isn’t a policy topic to debate. It’s a daily headache. The same names, the...
“Baha sa Luneta”: Why a flood of anger hit Rizal Park
I was there on September 21. My husband and I wanted to be part of history to show our anger towards the corruption and how...
AI red lines: setting global boundaries for survival
A coalition of world leaders, Nobel laureates, and tech experts is calling for binding “AI red lines” by 2026—enforceable global limits to stop artificial intelligence...
Marcos or Duterte? Why swapping faces won’t fix corruption
I came across the Facebook post of Renato Reyes and found myself agreeing. Neither Marcos nor Duterte: Why systemic change remains the end goal in...
The anatomy of plunder: What the Philippines’ flood control scandal reveals
Listen to the audio overview Watch a video overview The Philippines is grappling with a corruption crisis that has grave consequences. At its center is...
The verdict is in: How Israel’s actions in Gaza meet the legal definition of genocide
After a vote, the International Association of Genocide Scholars (IAGS) has passed a resolution stating that Israel’s actions in Gaza meet the legal definition of...
Beyond journalism: Why media ethics matter for all content creators
Back in 2022, I wrote about my own standards as a blogger and why accountability in media matters. At the end of the day, credibility...
Beyond collisions: Why the Philippines must hold the line at Scarborough Shoal
The South China Sea is a vital artery of global trade, but it’s also one of the world’s most contested waters. Within it lies the...
Supreme Court ruling on Sara Duterte impeachment reshapes Philippine politics
The Supreme Court’s unanimous decision (Read the Supreme Court Decision ) on July 25, 2025, to halt the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte...
The House always wins—But who really loses in online gambling?
If you’re living in the Philippines, you’ve probably seen it firsthand. Maybe it’s a flashy online casino ad popping up on your feed, or someone...
The Impeachment Case Against VP Sara Duterte: What You Need to Know
Vice President Sara Duterte is facing a moment few in her position ever have. On February 5, 2025, the House of Representatives voted to impeach...