House of Representatives
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?
Corruption reveal: Time to name names in the House of Representatives
October 10, 2025
An analysis of flood control projects on the “Sumbong sa Pangulo” website indicates that anywhere from around 100 to 230 HOR lawmakers may be involved in suspicious flood control projects.
IBON Executive Director on SC ruling regarding impeachment bid vs VP Duterte
July 26, 2025
Populist charlatans are the new untouchables – cloaked in mass appeal, emboldened by impunity, and unbound by law or conscience.
Php200 wage hike feasible but needs support
June 14, 2025
Sara Duterte’s corruption case, a crushing blow to education
June 13, 2025
FEATURES
The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte is a crucial step toward delivering justice to the gravely betrayed public.
PH govt closed and opaque to protect pork barrel
February 6, 2025
Worsening poverty and hunger in the country despite hyped economic growth underscores how important genuine openness and transparency are for real development and democracy.
Not really economic Cha-cha
March 20, 2024
The spectacular errors of economic cha-cha proponents
February 4, 2024
COMMENTARY
It has become Cha-cha etiquette to always sugarcoat political changes with promises of a bright economic future once the charter’s economic provisions are fixed.
