Business couple Pacifico and Sarah Discaya accused Philippine congressmen of demanding kickbacks for government flood-control projects during a televised Senate investigation. Their allegations, ...
Filipinos condemned the corruption in sham projects as an estimated US$2 billion in funds went down the drain.
By Arian S. Bataluna Political dynasties have long been a persistent issue in Philippine politics. Ever since the Spanish era ...
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is facing three counts of crimes against humanity in connection with his years-long deadly war on drugs, International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutors ...
The defence department and the military have warned against ‘futile’ attempts suggesting ‘unconstitutional’ interventions.
On Sept. 21, 1972, former President Ferdinand Marcos Sr. declared martial law through Proclamation 1081. It was imposed in ...
Rallies are set to take place across the Philippines on Sunday in protest at what organizers say is widespread corruption in ...
The Philippines has remained divided in reaction to a massive corruption scandal, say ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute academics.
Senate President Pro Tempore Lacson has promised to provide “damning evidence” to support formal complaints that would enable ...
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Patronage politics: Likely root cause of corruption

The 1987 Constitution was meant to establish a democratic government, restore freedoms, protect civil and political rights and put safeguards against authoritarian rule. But almost four decades later, ...
No matter which political side you sit, Filipinos unite under comic relief through impersonations, skits, and social media memes — and challenge power through humor ...