The West Philippine Sea dispute: Is it really over or just the beginning?
It is a mum victory for the Philippines. Yesterday, at 5PM PST, the Permanent Court of Arbitration in the Hague, Netherlands has awarded to the...
Duterte reveals that the war on drugs is bigger and badder than we thought
And we thought we knew how big our drug problem was. In a press conference held yesterday in Malacanang Palace, President Rodrigo Duterte unraveled a...
Beating illegal drugs through education in the Duterte presidency
According to President Rodrigo Duterte, we are at the brink of becoming a narco-political state. This was his warning to the country as soon as...
Federalism: Is this the biggest change to happen under Duterte’s watch?
“Change is coming.” This is the slogan of President-elect Rodrigo Roa Duterte. In the recently concluded 2016 Philippine Presidential Elections, Filipinos, along with the rest...
Final preparations are up for the inaugural of the 16th incoming Philippine president
The preparations for the inauguration of Rodrigo Duterte, the incoming 16th President of the Republic of the Philippines are underway. Updates were shared by incoming...
#TayoPH – Social Media Day 2016 on June 30 at Samsung Hall, SM Aura
@TweetupMNL mounts largest social media event in the country, now on its 5th year. @TweetupMNL, a volunteer community of active netizens who are united by...
Dutertismo Should Address- Not Contribute to-the Climate of Impunity
This is a Statement of Concern from the Foundation of Media Alternatives. Preventing Rhetoric from Becoming Reality in Respecting Rights Though it is still two weeks...
Pooled Editorial in English, Filipino, Bisaya : The President and the Press
NOTE: Journalists from various media agencies drafted this pooled editorial to serve as a statement of unity for the news media across platforms. The pooled...
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...
The Pseudo Presidency of #PDiggy
In a world where the one who shouts the loudest gets heard the most, Duterte’s endless supply of meme-able quotes gave him the advantage in...
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...
Rage Against the Regime
The rise of Digong Duterte is being fuelled by an anger from the ‘aspirational class’ against the establishment’s apathy, but is his brand of authoritarianism...
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...