Opinion: An Administration in Search of an Opposition

Opinion: An Administration in Search of an Opposition

A strong opposition based on the defense of universal human rights is the best way to ensure the future of Philippine democracy. One has yet to emerge under the Duterte administration.

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Duterte: A Chico de Calle, But a Good One

Duterte: A Chico de Calle, But a Good One

Why the Philippines’ new President Rodrigo Duterte talks like a kanto boy.

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Teaching for the Philippines

Teaching for the Philippines

Want to help teach underprivileged kids in the Philippines? Here’s how.

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Opinion: Requiem for the EDSA Republic

Opinion: Requiem for the EDSA Republic

A former member of Congress contends that despite its political shortcomings, the EDSA regime would probably have retained a significant amount of support had it delivered on the economic front.

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The Fighting Filipinas

The Fighting Filipinas

A new book, Women Against Marcos, tells the stories of Filipino and Filipino American women who gave their all in the fight to bring down a dictator.

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Opinion: Threats to Democracy

Opinion: Threats to Democracy

Shoot-from-the-hip Presidential contender Rodrigo Duterte’s ideas pose a danger, but there is actually a bigger peril.

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Gakka

Gakka

How black-sand mining is destroying the Cagayan seacoast and endangering a tasty local clam called gakka.

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The Weigh-In: Bongbong vs. Leni

The Weigh-In: Bongbong vs. Leni

Why Bongbong Marcos is surging and why Leni Robredo may well be a giant-slayer in the tight race for the Philippine vice-presidency.

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Opinion: What Happens If Bongbong Marcos Becomes Vice President?

Opinion: What Happens If Bongbong Marcos Becomes Vice President?

Ferdinand Bongbong Marcos Jr., the son, also rises.

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Polls Expectations

Polls Expectations

Here’s how the Philippine national election campaigns are faring as of this writing.

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