THERE are a lot of concerns and reasons for Filipinos to be worried about the current political exercises in the country.

Fifth of a series THIS series started with "Bankruptcy in Philippine politics," followed by "Executive and legislative ...

The manner by which the 2025 national budget was put together perfectly illustrates how flawed our political system has become.

Concerns about corruption in budget allocations have been drawn into the intensifying political war between the Marcos and ...

At least 113 out of 149 mayors in the country belong to political dynasties, according to a report published by the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism (PCIJ). A total of 80 ...

The election will be referendum between pro-US and pro-China camps of the elite, and more than any other factor will be ...

Moreover, a federal system could further strengthen the power of political dynasties and warlords, which control the Philippines’ peripheries. According to academic studies, around 178 so-called ...

The varying influence of religious groups on Philippine politics was on display this month, potentially impacting the work of ...

In the Philippine political system, there have been instances when high-ranking officials were accused of corruption — yet instead of facing the full brunt of the law, they were often rewarded with ...

Our political leaders and the system they created have failed us. We may not have noticed how much we have deteriorated in development indices since the erosion has come in small increments. But ...