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.

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.