The vote is a trust
Disappointment must not give way to indifference. We cannot allow frustration to convince us that corruption is inevitable or that meaningful change is beyond…
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Corruption scandal
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Cost of winning
We rage at corruption, but continue to live with an electoral system that makes money indispensable to political survival.
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Boying pushes preventive anti-corruption interventions
Ombudsman Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla urges justice and law enforcement agencies to address systemic weaknesses that enable corruption, strengthen…
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Haunting that never ends
A fair investigation follows the evidence wherever it leads. Has the verdict already been decided before the investigation even begins?
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11 Floodgate deliveries totaled P1B — witness
Although plunder is a non-bailable offense when the evidence of guilt is strong, an accused may petition for bail to challenge the strength of the…
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Leonen pushes graft rulings by 2027
Leonen said lengthy proceedings and corruption cases that end without convictions were troubling, but he could not automatically conclude that these outcomes…
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Marcos: Corruption fight needs cultural shift
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. emphasizes the need for a cultural shift to combat corruption in the Philippines, highlighting the role of digitalization and…
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United colors of politics
Anything that can strengthen the fight against corruption deserves serious consideration, whatever quarter it comes from.
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Most Filipinos wave white flag on corruption
A June 2026 SWS survey found that 52 percent of Filipinos believe citizens cannot stop government corruption, marking the weakest personal efficacy rating in…
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Fil-Ams’ stake in floods and corruption
Fil-Ams therefore have every reason to demand accountability for how public money is spent back home.
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Political uncertainty dampens business confidence
The country’s political noise is weighing on investor and business confidence, adding to concerns over slowing economic growth and weakening consumer spending,…
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The press conference that wasn‘t
The organizers —whether former congressman Mike Defensor or whoever else choreographed the event — may have believed they were protecting the men from hostile…
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Hoist with his own petard
He burst onto the presidency, as voters believed he would redeem his family’s honor through six years of integrity.
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