From democracy to kleptocracy
The Senate Hall, the Batasang Pambansa, the Palace by the River Pasig still stand. But the spirit is gone.
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The Senate Hall, the Batasang Pambansa, the Palace by the River Pasig still stand. But the spirit is gone.
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The Senate can recover its stature if its members choose dialogue over confrontation and loyalty to the institution over allegiance to factions.
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Senate tensions intensify as Senator Erwin Tulfo reveals ongoing efforts by the Gatchalian-led bloc to recruit members from the Cayetano faction, potentially…
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Without it, the standoff will persist, as the High Court is unlikely to meddle in the affairs of a coequal branch of government.
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Bastedor Art Project, Norlie Meimban and my dear friend David Kaufman took on a massive feat with their art exhibit, Ignite . Sixty artists, two weeks and one…
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A group of disgruntled Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) officials has positioned businessman and sports patron Frank Lao as the next president…
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Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso urged young Filipinos on Wednesday to anchor public discourse in evidence and ideas rather than personal attacks,…
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The Supreme Court (SC) on Wednesday dismissed a petition seeking to validate the presence of 12 senators as a lawful quorum during the controversial 3 June…
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Vice President Sara Duterte on Wednesday said the Senate’s internal leadership dispute reflects a lack of direction and vision, as uncertainty continues to…
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If public trust in the Senate collapses entirely, the damage may be irreversible.
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Two new studies are pointing to an unlikely contributor to declining birthrates: the smartphone. Researchers found that fertility rates, particularly among…
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Amid geopolitical headwinds, Philippine-based firearms manufacturing firm, Armscor Global Defense Inc., said it has bounced back and will soon expand…
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Philippine Airlines (PAL) is set to join the oneworld Alliance, giving the country’s flag carrier access to one of the world’s largest airline networks and…
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The dramatic spending hike on nuclear weapons came as countries rushed to modernize their arsenals and deploy more of their stockpiles.
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As the battle for control of the Senate rages on, lawyer and political analyst Edward Chico believes the camp of Sen. Sherwin “Win” Gatchalian is only one…
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Where does a fully grown man, a lawyer, and long-time political animal get the notion that by putting everyone in a state of discomfort, they would comply with…
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Toyota Motor Asia has named Olympic gymnastics champion Carlos Yulo and Paralympic swimmer Ernie Gawilan to its refreshed Global Team Toyota Athletes roster,…
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Philippine firearms manufacturer Armscor Global Defense Inc. is rebounding from last year's tariff-related setbacks and is preparing to expand its operations…
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