Thousands of protesters in the Philippine capital are expressing outrage over a corruption scandal involving lawmakers, ...
Filipinos condemned the corruption in sham projects as an estimated US$2 billion in funds went down the drain.
Business couple Pacifico and Sarah Discaya accused Philippine congressmen of demanding kickbacks for government flood-control ...
The defence department and the military have warned against ‘futile’ attempts suggesting ‘unconstitutional’ interventions.
Rallies are set to take place across the Philippines on Sunday in protest at what organizers say is widespread corruption in government.
A wealthy business couple Monday identified several Philippine congressmen and public works officials, alleging they forced ...
On July 28, 2025, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. delivered his fourth State of the Nation’s Address (SONA). The delivery of his recent SONA happened in the immediate aftermath of the May 12, 2025, mid ...
It is hard to believe that few figures are as polarizing and mysterious as Vince Dizon in the ever-evolving landscape of Philippine politics. A technocrat by tr ...
The Philippine Senate elected a new leader on Monday, more than a month after it shelved Vice President Sara Duterte’s ...
Philippine construction firms paid off 17 lawmakers to secure government contracts, their owners claimed today at a hearing ...
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End Philippine patronage politics

The ongoing investigations and scandals regarding the flood control corruption have revealed the basic weaknesses in the Philippine political system.
No matter which political side you sit, Filipinos unite under comic relief through impersonations, skits, and social media memes — and challenge power through humor ...