President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has reignited debate over the 1987 Constitution, arguing that its term limits and electoral structure encourage political discontinuity and policy reversals. As his alliance with Vice President Sara Duterte unravels, Marcos warns that reforms take years…
Why Claims Comparing Kitty Duterte To Miriam Santiago Are Misleading
A social media post circulating online says Veronica โKittyโ Duterte is the โnext Miriam Defensor Santiago,โ invoking the late senatorโs legacy of brilliance, courage, and moral authority in Philippine politics. The short answer: The comparison is deeply misleading. Kitty Duterte…
Is Local News Dead? Or Are We Killing It?
Local news isnโt dying a natural death. It is being killed slowly and methodicallyโnot by disinterest, not by digital disruption, but by a political and economic ecosystem that punishes truth-telling outside Metro Manila. For years, weโve been told that provincial…
Public Duty vs. Personal Interest โ Why PH Governance Keeps Failing the Ethics Test
Public office is supposed to be a public trust. Yet in practice, in the Philippines, it often functions like a family business, a political debt-payment system, or a personal investment portfolio. The gap between public duty and personal interest is…
