PHILIPPINES: The President and Vice President of the Philippines are prominent members of two of the biggest political ...
The imagery of the “good life” often associated with privilege and dynastic wealth: designer outfits and handbags, luxury ...
Voting 15 affirmative with 3 negative and 2 abstentions, the Senate on Wednesday adopted a resolution asking the International Criminal Court (ICC) to consider allowing former President Rodrigo Roa ...
The ongoing investigations and scandals regarding the flood control corruption have revealed the basic weaknesses in the Philippine political system.
Known for his self-styled “Congressmeow” persona, Kiko Barzaga, relaxes with rescued cats in his district and often brings ...
No matter which political side you sit, Filipinos unite under comic relief through impersonations, skits, and social media memes — and challenge power through humor ...
Prominent Philippine actress Sylvia Sanchez took heat for bragging about her lifestyle. A recent interview had her showing ...
A wave of fake news and conspiracy theories has taken aim at the Philippine military, with viral claims of coup plots, ...
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Philippine Council for Foreign Relations @40

I AM posting here PCFR chairman Alfredo E. Pascual’s message at the Philippine Council for Foreign Relations’ 40th anniversary celebration held on Oct. 2, 2025 — “Forging Unity in Foreign Affairs: ...
The protests in Manila and across the Philippines on Sunday were triggered by anger over corruption linked to flood control ...
No. But… Said one Filipino senator a couple of weeks ago: “Lahat naman corrupt, tanggapin niyo na lang. (We are all corrupt, just accept it),” slurring all of the Senate, or all politicians. Or maybe ...
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Patronage politics: Likely root cause of corruption

The 1987 Constitution was meant to establish a democratic government, restore freedoms, protect civil and political rights and put safeguards against authoritarian rule. But almost four decades later, ...