From democracy to kleptocracy
Forget what we have been taught in school that in a democracy, there are checks and balances. These days, they are called transactions.
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Forget what we have been taught in school that in a democracy, there are checks and balances. These days, they are called transactions.
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The Bicameral Conference Committee amended the budget bill and left blanks in its report, thereby offering what amounted to a blank check for pork barrel…
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City Savings Bank (CitySavings) has joined the Department of Education's 2026 Brigada Eskwela and Aboitiz Foundation's AuroraPH initiative to support schools…
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Several lawmakers on Thursday filed separate resolutions seeking a congressional inquiry into the Tacloban City school shooting that left three students dead…
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Three judges of the International Criminal Court (ICC) have filed a lawsuit against U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration, challenging sanctions…
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BAGUIO CITY — Bullying remains a major concern among students in Baguio, prompting local police to step up awareness campaigns and remind the public of strict…
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The House prosecution panel has asked the Senate impeachment court to allow the opening of a sealed box containing the tax records of Vice President Sara…
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The US Supreme Court, in a majority decision, ruled that US border officers are not required to possess clear and convincing evidence that a green card holder…
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Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte has ordered local police and village officials to audit security at all city schools to identify and secure hidden access points…
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A long-standing land dispute in Taguig City escalated into violence Wednesday afternoon, leaving eight people injured and resulting in the arrest of three…
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Amid renewed calls to lower the age of criminal liability following the deadly school shooting in Tacloban City, lawmakers from the Makabayan bloc argued that…
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BAGUIO CITY — Bullying remains a major concern among students in Baguio City, according to Baguio City Police Office (BCPO) Director Col. Ruel Tagel.
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ILAGAN CITY, Isabela — All 37 component cities and municipalities of the province of Isabela successfully met the national standards for fiscal administration…
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Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival has declined to declare a citywide energy crisis, stating that local officials must first monitor power reserves and potential…
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A new destination for home and lifestyle essentials has opened at Level 2 of Gateway Mall 1 in Cubao, Quezon City, offering shoppers a thoughtfully curated…
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South Luzon has grown into more than just an extension of Metro Manila. Today, it is a dynamic region where families, professionals and entrepreneurs are…
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