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Aquino Yellows now Marcos’ activists

THE most shocking reality — sickening, really — that has emerged from recent tectonic political events, a revolutionary flow if I may call it, is that the political force of the Aquinos, arch enemies ...
There's a real possibility that former President Rodrigo Duterte could be the first head of state to be convicted before the ...
No matter which political side you sit, Filipinos unite under comic relief through impersonations, skits, and social media memes — and challenge power through humor ...
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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, ...
Congress MP Manish Tewari sparks controversy with Gen Z-driven revolt comments, leading to BJP backlash over domestic ...
Marawi’s story goes beyond the 2017 siege: without reliable information, communities are left vulnerable, and the struggle for free and accountable media continues ...
Manila: The Philippine Senate has been caught in political shake-up, which has seen Senator Francis "Chiz" Escudero unseated as Senate President on Monday (September 8, 2025). Escudero’s ouster as ...
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Political blitzkrieg

THE Senate, or to be precise, its pro-Duterte bloc and the House are at war.
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Now showing: Spiderman

Today’s column title is a bit of play on a popular movie character that I connect to certain political realities.
This trend is apparent in Davao City and the provinces of Sorsogon, Cebu, Palawan, Isabela, Leyte, Cavite, and Ilocos Norte, ...
It’s a surprising campaign for a politician who has faced questions over his family’s alleged hidden wealth for decades. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
"Let’s radically change our corrupt political system, forthwith!" CORRUPTION in the Philippines is a system, and like any ...