corruption
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.
EDSA is Every Day, One Battle After Another
February 24, 2026
COMMENTARY
Forty years is a long time—long enough to reshape memory. Yet there is no doubting the enduring relevance of EDSA.
IBON Executive Director on Marcos brand then and now
February 24, 2026
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.
IBON Executive Director on impeachment cases dismissal
February 5, 2026
Can we trust a presidency and Congress that thrives on pork barrel to be concerned that their economic policies are what’s best for the people?
IBON: Economy to slow further without transformative reform; impeachment opens space for change
January 23, 2026
NEWS
Despite sunny projections from the Marcos administration, the economy is on a continuing trajectory of slowdown unless its growth engines are fundamentally reformed.
Beyond corruption—can the Marcos Jr. government fix a faltering economy?
January 23, 2026
NEWS
Faced with impeachment complaints, how will the Marcos Jr. administration confront the economy’s structural problems? These issues will be taken up at the IBON Birdtalk Yearstarter 2026.