Why funding for the RH Law matters (in 6 charts)
Just when you thought the culture wars over reproductive health had finally been settled with the enactment of the reproductive health (RH) law after decades...
What the Duterte-Roxas duel says about both men (& their followers)
The descent into madness has begun. It started with Mar Roxas calling Davao’s peace and order credentials into question, and Mayor Duterte threatening to slap...
Duterte and the Failed Experiment
The 2016 election is looming large. First it was dubbed The Great Referendum by a president who wanted it to be all about him. Then,...
Daang Matuwid’s Optimism (Bias)
At his annual address to Congress earlier this year, Pres. Aquino told the nation to stick with his chosen successor at the 2016 elections. He...
Form without Function: Shortcomings of the Straight Path
Isomorphic mimicry is a biological term referring to different organisms evolving to look similar without actually being related. A certain species of snakes may imitate...
Relationships or Rules: Which form of governance best suits us?
The election of 2016 is shaping up as a contest between Daang Matuwid (Straight Path) and Pamunuang Nagmamalasakit (Caring Leadership). These represent two forms of...
Rhetoric vs. Reality: Has governance improved under PNoy?
The administration of Pres. Aquino claims to have transformed the Philippines through good governance. On 2 October 2015, Deputy Spokesperson Abigail Valte released a press...
The Post-PNoy President
The 2016 election is more than a referendum on Noynoy Aquino’s presidency. It represents a unique opportunity for us to reflect on the path our nation has...
Aquino + New PNP Chief = Alternative truths on metro traffic and Mamasapano case
The accidental president famous for his tactlessness and rabidness against political opponents was never known for being a visionary and a great thinker. Well, unless...
Dissecting a black ops operation (and how #epalwatch was abused)
From about 3pm till about 7pm on January 14, 2015 and continuing till January 16, the hashtag #epalwatch was used by what we believe to...
CONgratulations! Aquino’s Pretend Achievements (Part 2 of 2)
Continued from Part 1 Higher Tax-Free Bonus Ceiling Made Into Law The timely law that raises the ceiling for taxable bonuses (from PhP30,000 to PhP82,000)...
On DAP threats and blackmail
By Dean de la Paz , as posted on Blog Watch, Philippine Online Chronicles It started with vindictiveness. Now there are threats and blackmail. Is...
Reader reacts: Mr. Aquino’s unpresidential act of attacking the SC over its adverse ruling on the unconstitutionality of the DAP
I refer to the Philippine Daily Inquirer report, “Aquino warns SC of clash”, July 15th concerning the nationally televised address of Mr. Aquino defending his...
Yellow is cowardly and treacherous, so please don’t wear it (Part 2 of 2)
Originally posted at Blog Watch, Philippine Online Chronicles. Continued from Yellow is cowardly and treacherous, so please don’t wear it (Part 1 of 2) Questions...
Reader reacts: President Aquino’s speech on DAP
by Rene Pamintuan Perhaps it all boils down to the issue of functionality of the various departments of our Philippine government. If the president all...