pork barrel
HOR’s 2027 GAB worsens already flawed NEP—IBON
October 13, 2026
The HOR has further distorted the proposed budget with its grossly election-driven amendments.
Probe the Pork King and Queen
March 2, 2026
Two of the highest officials of the land face serious allegations for abuse of power and misuse of public funds. These issues compelled the impeachment raps currently being deliberated in Congress.
Impeachment dismissal shields President from accountability, subverts people’s right to the truth
February 10, 2026
The dismissal of the impeachment complaint filed by members of the Makabayan bloc against the President raises serious concerns.
2026 Education Budget: What numbers can’t deliver
February 10, 2026
FEATURES
The Marcos Jr administration celebrates a ‘true education budget’ for 2026. Yet this declaration rings hollow.
2026 Health Budget: Alarming symptoms of sick governance
February 5, 2026
FEATURES
But a closer examination of the 2026 national budget reveals alarming symptoms of sick governance.
Harvesting pork, not rural development: The 2026 agriculture budget examined
January 18, 2026
FEATURES
A closer look reveals that agricultural budget is not pork-free.
Record debt, no relief for the people
January 15, 2026
Most of the Marcos Jr administration’s massive borrowing did not go to development or easing people’s lives.
