Contractors who gave millions to President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s campaign later won billion-peso projects. Clearly, all fingers point to Comelec, yet amidst all the glaring proof, they are still staying silent. Read more »
In his Jessica Soho interview, Cong. Toby Tiangco exposes the anomalies in the Congress–from insertions and ghost projects to a culture of silence that keeps corruption alive. Read more »
Nepal is witnessing a new kind of uprising, one led not by political elites or old-guard activists but by its younger generation. Read more »
Chiz Escudero’s fall was not sudden, but it was inevitable. For months, whispers circulated in the corridors of the Senate: the cerebral Escudero, more technocrat than tactician, had begun to lose favor with the powers that be. Read more »
In a country where most workers can barely make ends meet, the rise of “nepo babies” flaunting unearned wealth is a glaring reminder of how corruption breeds privilege across generations. Read more »
With the passing of Mike de Leon (1947–2025), Philippine cinema lost one of its boldest and most uncompromising voices. Known for his fearless storytelling, technical mastery, and unflinching critique of power and society, de Leon was more than a filmmaker—he was a cultural conscience. His films blurred the line between art and protest, blending haunting imagery with social urgency. Read more »
