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A member of the Marcos family is returning to power – here’s what it means for democracy in the Philippines

Some 36 years after the People Power Revolution restored democracy to the Philippines, a member of perhaps the most brutal and corrupt political dynasties in the nation’s memory is set to return to the Philippine presidency. Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., the son of the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos Sr., has won the presidential election, according […]

by Adrian De Leon May 16, 2022May 16, 2022 / 5 mins /

Billboard and music charts: the problem with popularity

by Kim Soberano Mar 6, 2019May 1, 2020 / 4 mins /

Duterte’s Obama insult was shameful – but the West has turned a blind eye to much, much worse

by Tom Smith Sep 7, 2016May 1, 2020 / 4 mins /

Is it ethical to pay ransoms?

by Margaret Somerville Jun 14, 2016May 1, 2020 / 3 mins /

How the Philippines’ new strongman romped into office …

by Pauline Eadie May 12, 2016May 1, 2020 / 3 mins /

Challenging ideological colonization

by Johnpaul Menchavez Feb 13, 2015May 1, 2020 / 6 mins /

Philippines population control law gets judicial green light

by Oliver M. Tuazon Apr 16, 2014May 1, 2020 / 7 mins /

The new Asian Tiger can cope

by Bernardo Villegas Nov 18, 2013May 1, 2020 / 7 mins /

A tale of two survivors

by Charly Holganza Nov 14, 2013May 1, 2020 / 4 mins /

A perfect storm of corruption and neglect

by Doracie Zoleta-Nantes Nov 13, 2013May 1, 2020 / 3 mins /

Helping the Philippines recover from typhoon devastation

by Michael Toole Nov 12, 2013May 1, 2020 / 4 mins /

Working abroad, supporting the family at home

by Vincenzina Santoro Feb 22, 2013May 1, 2020 / 5 mins /

Population imperialists show their hand in Manila

by Francisco S. Tatad Dec 3, 2012May 1, 2020 / 7 mins /

And in this Corner…

by Marcus Roberts Aug 14, 2012May 1, 2020 / 2 mins /

Big Ups for Briggy Hall

by Marcus Roberts May 29, 2012May 1, 2020 / 3 mins /