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Accountability calls persist as DPWH flood control culprits remain unjailed
Public tolerance for corruption is hardening, with Filipinos increasingly demanding the arrest and prosecution of officials implicated in the controversial flood control projects of...
FIRING LINE: Another time for Torre to shine
By Robert B. Roque, Jr. A few days after the unceremonious axing of Gen. Nicolas Torre III as PNP chief, Malacañang rushed in front of...
FIRING LINE: When accountability dies with the official
By Robert B. Roque, Jr. The death of former DPWH Undersecretary Cathy Cabral has reopened a familiar wound in Philippine public life, reviving memories of the late DILG...
FIRING LINE: Same fight, starkly different causes
By Robert B. Roque, Jr. Zaldy Co could have taken the legitimate route: testify before the Senate or the Independent Commission on Infrastructure (ICI) probing...
FIRING LINE: Remulla cleaning house
By Robert B. Roque, Jr. The new Ombudsman, former Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla, could well be on his first bold strike as the...
Millions cast vote in 2025 PH polls, EU observers to weigh in on election integrity
By Veronica Uy The Philippine 2025 midterm elections saw millions of Filipinos participate, with over 68.4 million registered voters, including 1.24 million overseas voters, casting...
LIFE MATTERS: Reforming Philippine Politics
By Dr. Dencio Acop There are fundamental issues in Philippine politics that, unless rectified, doom good governance. One, the practice whereby it is candidates who...
People Power is not about the Aquinos, it’s about the greatness of Filipinos
The Philippine Business and News Editor's Note: People Power is not about the Aquinos, it's about the greatness of Filipinos Photo Courtesy of People Power...