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  1. SENATORS in their robes as judges in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.

    Dimwits

    Perhaps the answer lies in the fact that some of the senator-judges put a premium on strict legal technicalities rather than on the liberalities of political…

  2. Credibility deficit

    Credibility deficit

    Every unmet commitment chips away at public trust far more effectively than any opposition attack could, and the administration has found itself fighting too…

  3. Deflating a spare tire

    Deflating a spare tire

    Sara Duterte’s real offense, in the eyes of many of her supporters, is not that she governs badly. She barely governs at all.

  4. The Senate during the first day of the impeachment trial against Vice President Sara Duterte last 6 July.

    What’s in it for me? (WIIFM)

    The true measure of any political undertaking is not the attention it commands but the benefits it delivers to the people.

  5. SEN. Alan Peter Cayetano

    Cayetano’s live show

    To be specific about it, is Cayetano rebranding himself as an avatar of our increasingly toxic non-text-based post-literate age? One who’s taking advantage of…

  6. Waning public interest

    Waning public interest

    Many people perceive the proceedings as highly political, with outcomes influenced as much by existing political alliances as by the evidence presented.

  7. We need less politics, more service

    We need less politics, more service

    Why don’t our politicians really eliminate poverty? Because poverty serves a purpose — for them. Poverty gives them power.

  8. The impeachment trial against Vice President Sara Duterte continues on its fifth day, on Tuesday, 14 July, 2026 in Pasay City.| Aram Lascano, Senate Press Photographers' POOL

    Can’t beat her, shame her

    Chiz leans over very calm, constitutional, very aware Heart is watching: Can we establish the chain of custody of the underwear?

  9. If men were angels

    If men were angels

    There’s an evil genius that plays the maestro over several artists, putting together all the pieces, roles, scenes, tactics, and behaviors in one consuming and…

  10. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, son of Yoweri Museveni and Uganda’s Chief of Defense Forces, inspects a military parade from a vehicle during the inauguration ceremony of his father following his reelection as president at the Kololo Ceremonial Grounds in Kampala.

    Uganda dissidents on trial

    Uganda's political tensions escalated as opposition leader Kizza Besigye's treason trial resumed while President Yoweri Museveni remained silent amid his son…

  11. From democracy to kleptocracy

    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.

  12. Dynastic move

    Dynastic move

    A mayor’s son is drawing scrutiny after appearing prominently in the aftermath of a Visayas tragedy, fueling speculation of a 2028 political bid amid reports…

  13. VICE President Sara Duterte

    Damage control

    But Duterte’s camp won’t outright admit these political ploys, much less admit their fear of what the trial will reveal about the Veep’s baggage of…