marcos jr administration

Marcos is no anti-corruption hero

September 21, 2025

It doesn’t take much squinting to look beyond the theatrics and inter-parliamentary finger-pointing to see who ultimately decides about pork barrel.

The Anatomy of Corruption

September 20, 2025

The pork barrel system has become the most efficient way for politicians to gain control of public funds.

“Sumbong” isn’t enough against corruption

September 5, 2025

COMMENTARY

The Marcos Jr administration is projecting an image of cracking down on corruption—but it takes a mass movement to eliminate it. Public outrage is a good place to start.

Ang’s SMC to rake in billions from nearly doubled traveler fees

August 25, 2025

Under the NAIA PPP, SMC can propose additional fee increases in the coming years, turning this vital public service into a milking cow for the private consortium.