Aside from fact-checking, we need more truth-tellers
Adolf Hitler pointed out the principle of the Big Lie: People will believe a big lie sooner than a little one, and if you repeat...
7 examples of election-related misinformation & disinformation. Submit your examples too.
Submit your examples of election-related misinformation at contact @ blogwatch.tv . Read the article below to find examples. Negative campaigning and black propaganda have been recurrent themes ...
Political dynasties, rich and powerful continue to dominate party-list race
Many of the 182 party-list groups in the 2019 elections may be classified as (1) those with links to political dynasties or officials already elected...
Can we trust politicians with the public purse if they are so epal ?
(Download the ebook on Basic Guide to the Laws and Rules Governing Election Finance in the Philippines.) “Can we trust them with the public purse?.” This was...
Myrna de vera: A story of a Filipino immigrant who became mayor of a California city
On Thursday, October 19, 2017, Myrna Lardizabal-de Vera , my sister had the honor of speaking to the Filipino American Network of the Federal Reserve...
Is Leni Robredo playing into Duterte’s hands?
The current game being played by the administration of Pres Duterte and opposition led by Leni Robredo can be likened to a complicated match of...
Comeleak Part 2? What is known and what still needs to be done
After a computer at the Office of the Election Officer (OEO) in Wao, Lanao del Sur was stolen last January 11, 2017, the National Privacy...
NPC decision on ‘Comeleak’ finds COMELEC Chair Bautista criminally liable
Between March 20 and 27, 2016, the largest data breach on a government-held personal database (dubbed Comeleak), happened when personal information of voters were accessed...
Re-Imagining the Philippines
This year could mark a watershed in the life of the nation. The election of Rody Duterte to the presidency signifies so many firsts. The...
POLITICAL WILL: What in the world of elections is it anyway?
The term “political will” seems like the buzzword for this year’s elections. We’ve heard it from the campaign trails, the media, political analysts, professors, and...
Choosing my president: A mix of mind, spirit and heart (Part 2 of 2)
(Note: This post reflects my personal process in shortlisting my candidates and assessing them. I am sharing it since so many have been asking me...
Choosing my president: A mix of mind, spirit and heart (Part 1 of 2)
(Note: This post reflects my personal process in shortlisting my candidates and assessing them. I am sharing it since so many have been asking me...
The 2015 SALN of Mayor Rodrigo Duterte: P23.5M net worth
2015 SALN: P23.5M net worth Duterte lists P14.8-M cash in bank, tops rival bets in growth of wealth By Malou Mangahas Philippine Center for Investigative...
At the last stretch: 6 senatorial bets that might find a spot in your ballot
READ: Four Lesser Known Senatorial Bets Worthy of Your Attention READ: Senatorial bets that could fill in your Magic 12 GRECO BELGICA, the Pork Buster...
An assessment of policy statements on health, education, Job creation & food security
As part of our #Election2016 series called “Public Choice”, we analyzed the policies of the presidential candidates in the area of Health, Job Creation, Education,...