Tag: marcos jr administration
The Anatomy of Corruption
Setyembre 20, 2025
The pork barrel system has become the most efficient way for politicians to gain control of public funds.
IBON Executive Director on corruption
Setyembre 13, 2025
“Sumbong” isn’t enough against corruption
Setyembre 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
Agosto 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.
2026 Budget: Austerity for the Poor, Largesse for the Rich
Agosto 14, 2025
The president’s 2026 budget is still crafted for the super-rich and powerful, not the people.
Underfunded cancer treatment
Agosto 13, 2025
PH exits FATF grey list: What now?
Agosto 13, 2025
The FATF’s standards are too easily abused by governments who justify their harsh domestic actions as compliance to retain global financial or economic standing.
