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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The potential extradition of Apollo Quiboloy tests US-Philippine relations, balancing justice, political sensitivities, and regional diplomacy. Will this move strengthen the alliance—or provoke lasting backlash?
What if the Philippines had been retained as a US Territory? This alternate history imagines the country under continued American stewardship, resulting in far better political stability, much less corruption, and economic equitability that would…
What if the United States hadn’t defeated Japan in World War II? This counterfactual deep-dive explores an alternate 2025 Philippines under prolonged Japanese control
China’s emerging “Rat People” youth movement and plummeting birth rates threaten to derail President Xi Jinping’s economic and geopolitical ambitions.
From reinstating the jury system to economic liberalization and population reform, here are 10 bold proposals to fix the Philippines’ governance, economy, and justice system. 1. Bring back the Jury System The Philippines employed a…
