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At dawn, on February 7, 2020 armed men stormed a small house in Tacloban and arrested a 20-something journalist named Frenchie Mae Cumpio. She has been behind bars ever since. For nearly five years now, Cumpio has faced a barrage of cases – illegal firearms possession, terrorism financing, aiding rebels,Continue Reading
THE revelations were damning but hardly surprising when the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism (PCIJ) released its latest report on flood-control spending. In the first three years of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s administration, government poured more than ₱545 billion into nearly 10,000 flood-control projects. This looks like a serious investmentContinue Reading
The Philippines has emerged as a vital player in Asia’s growth story with a population exceeding 115 million and an economy that continues to gain momentum. Larger economies such as China and India often overshadowed it. But the archipelago nation presents unique characteristics that could make it a bellwether forContinue Reading
Elon Musk, the tech mogul and the world’s richest man, is crafting a strategy to place himself above nation-states, potentially reshaping a new world order in his own image. Political analyst0 Elad Nehorai said Musk’s growing influence is part of a broader ambition to erode governmental authority and establish aContinue Reading
Philippine elections are more than just a process—they’re a reflection of who we are as a nation. In a country where 99% of the 114-million population owns a smartphone, and 7 out of 10 use the internet via mobile phones, our digital habits have redefined the political landscape. Our collectiveContinue Reading
The Philippine political landscape has been thrown into turmoil with the filing of an impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte. Accused of constitutional violations, betrayal of public trust, and other “high crimes,” Duterte faces allegations ranging from issuing death threats against high-ranking officials to mishandling public funds andContinue Reading
Support for the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) probe into the deadly drug war led by former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is gaining momentum among Filipinos, potentially marking a decline in his populist appeal ahead of the 2025 midterm elections. Analysts suggest this shift reflects changing public attitudes toward human rightsContinue Reading
