philippine corruption

VICE PRESIDENT Sara Duterte refused to dignify the allegation that she threw a laptop at a colleague, specifically Atty. Michael Poa, calling …

MANILA, Philippines – Filipino voters show exceptionally strong support for two key reform areas: fiscal measures and government accountability, particularly in infrastructure …

AFTER just a few days of rain, the landslides happen. Roads wash away. Bridges weaken. Communities are left stranded. And in the …

VICE PRESIDENT Sara Duterte announced her candidacy for president of the Philippines on Wednesday, Feb. 18, while issuing a public apology for …

IN INTERNATIONAL view, the PH corruption crisis requires structural reforms. Otherwise, it will be prolonged by managed damage, or weak governance may …

A NEW anti-corruption movement, BARUG Layko (Bayanihang Layko for Accountability, Reform, and Upright Governance), was formally launched on the afternoon of Wednesday, …

SOME lessons arrive quietly. I remember a fisherman from Carles, Manong Nardo, his palms rough as old rope. After Yolanda flattened the …

VICE PRESIDENT Sara Duterte delivered a somber Christmas message on Friday, Dec. 5, stating that the nation is facing a “sad” holiday …

MANY Filipinos remain unaware of the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI), and among those who are aware, trust is divided, but most …

THE PHILIPPINES has seen many scandals over the years, but every so often, a moment arrives that captures the country’s attention in …