The Pink Phenomenon, a Joyous Movement

The Pink Phenomenon, a Joyous Movement

Meet the spontaneous, grassroots, and massive volunteer-driven campaign to bring Vice President Leni Robredo to the presidency.

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My Soldier Dad and the 1989 Coup Attempt Against President Cory Aquino

My Soldier Dad and the 1989 Coup Attempt Against President Cory Aquino

Why the author’s father risked his life personally leading his troops in the firefight against military renegades who were trying to topple then-President Cory Aquino.

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Political Dynasties Disable Philippine Democracy

Political Dynasties Disable Philippine Democracy

Find out why various attempts in the last 30 years to enable the Philippines’ constitutional ban on political dynasties have failed.

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Substituting Democracy

Substituting Democracy

This is the first of a series of articles on the current state of the Philippine electoral system.

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Vote for Change or Live with Tragedy

Vote for Change or Live with Tragedy

Will 2022 elections bring Philippine democracy to a new high or a new low?

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Marcos’ Legacy and the Philippine Military

Marcos’ Legacy and the Philippine Military

Find out how the dictator Ferdinand Marcos corrupted the Philippine military in his time.

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Ninoy Aquino Was Not Alone

Ninoy Aquino Was Not Alone

Many others also gave up their lives to bring the country out of the darkness and into the light.

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Rabbit Meat, Anyone?

Rabbit Meat, Anyone?

Will Filipinos take to rabbit adobo?

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The Fallen Horses of Baguio City

The Fallen Horses of Baguio City

Find out why Baguio’s horses are dying, and the horseback-riding trade along with it.

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Getting Swabbed and Jabbed for Dear Life

Getting Swabbed and Jabbed for Dear Life

A volunteer’s queue-side view of a major Covid testing and vaccination site in Metro Manila.

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