In the span of just two weeks prior to the publication of this article, the Philippines has been battered by seismic fury. On September 30th, a 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck Cebu province, claiming over 70 lives, injuring hundreds and leaving a trail of collapsed buildings and disrupted infrastructure in cities like
Many perceive the current Senate hearings as an opportunity for real change, but as so many politicians and functionaries are being implicated in corruption, will there be enough “honest” ones left at the end to enact the needed revisions to government in the country, both at the national and local
Vivencio “Vince” Bringas Dizon has been the golden boy of Philippine politics for nearly 25 years, wearing various special government unit leadership hats under several senators and presidents, occupying positions that have traditionally been assigned to folks 20+ years older. A darling of local social media, he and other notables
Reacting to street protests staged against rampant government corruption and the sudden resignation of the lower house Speaker, some within Philippine politics have begun whispering rumors of an impending military coup, a’ la Thailand or Cambodia. This brief analysis takes a ground floor look at the potential of such occurring
An editorial message: Ano Sabi Mo, Pilipino? Filipinos are clamoring for crooked politicians to be thrown into prison with their flood project contractors and have engaged in mass street protests, but is it enough to induce real change in the country’s political landscape?
What would a Sara Duterte presidency in 2028 look like after her father’s ICC arrest? This scenario explores a volatile pivot away from the West toward China, with profound diplomatic and military consequences for the U.S. and Europe.
