When “Medical Procedure” Becomes a Pause Button for Accountability

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 »

Who really benefits from ghost flood control projects? This is not just a story of corruption. It’s a story of how public works have been weaponized as pork. Read more »

Online gambling in the Philippines has surged in popularity in recent years, fueled by digital access and marketing. Yet beyond the flashy promise of easy winnings, this trend may cost Filipinos far more than it gains. Read more »

Motorcycles and bicycles, often treated as afterthoughts in urban planning, bear the brunt of highly preventable accidents that takes lives daily in Metro Manila roads. Read more »

While House Bill No. 11376 succeeds in furthering discussions on workers’ welfare, it falls flat in practical application. The current business and employment landscape in the Philippines simply cannot accommodate such a drastic change without suffering dire consequences. Read more »