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Portrait of Atty. Melvin Alvarez Matibag

Atty. Melvin Alvarez Matibag

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Power plays in Sara’s impeachment case

Power plays in Sara’s impeachment case

To allow any form of remand, summary dismissal, or procedural delay is to defy the clear constitutional command and to undermine the rule of law.

The hoax that is Sara Duterte

The hoax that is Sara Duterte

Perhaps most infuriating about Sara’s fakery is the attempt to cast herself as a martyr, comparing her impeachment to a ‘crucifixion.’

Myth of the impeachment
narrative

Myth of the impeachment narrative

Both Marcos and Villar ran ads flaunting Sara Duterte’s personal support. This totally distorted Alyansa’s identity.

Impeachment playbook

Impeachment playbook

In a worst-case scenario where conviction proves elusive, the trial can weaken Sara Duterte’s 2028 presidential prospects by exposing her vulnerabilities.

PrimeWater: A crime against consumers

PrimeWater: A crime against consumers

Residents in elevated areas like Southern Heights, Barangay Riverside and San Vicente report frequent interruptions, with water often unavailable for hours and…

Overhaul PCO’s strategy

Overhaul PCO’s strategy

By establishing a counter-disinformation unit, partnering with Meta, and fostering media literacy, the administration can weaken Dutertismo’s grip and refocus…

Bato should join Digong

Bato should join Digong

“If the War on Drugs were the Third Reich, Bato dela Rosa is Heinrich Himmler, chief of Nazi Germany’s SS.

Duterte and fake news

Duterte and fake news

“Duterte and fake news are not random occurrences. Fake news is a deliberate strategy to steer politics Duterte’s way.

Political chess match

Political chess match

This bluff relied on the assumption that PBBM would fold under pressure, thereby preserving Duterte’s image as tough and untouchable.

Man of action

Man of action

“Asking all police officials to submit their resignation was not only a courageous act, but it was also unprecedented in both scale and audacity.