Marcos’ Year of Hits and Misses

Marcos’ Year of Hits and Misses

If 2023 was a year of hits and misses for the Marcos administration, it stands to reason that it should approach 2024 and the years beyond with even greater resolve to do better.

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2022 in the Philippines: Transit to Uncertainty

2022 in the Philippines: Transit to Uncertainty

The jury is still out on whether six months later, real change is actually on the horizon or, perhaps, even possible at all.

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Lofty Words, But Is Marcos Jr. Delivering?

Lofty Words, But Is Marcos Jr. Delivering?

How did President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. fare during his first 100 days in office?

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My Martyred Brother

My Martyred Brother

In memory of an older brother who risked everything for a better country.

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What Now, Philippines?

What Now, Philippines?

With no clear policy proposals during his campaign, will the President-Elect just address the Philippines’ myriad problems with good old “Marcos family values”?

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Is the Return of the Marcoses a Sure Thing?

Is the Return of the Marcoses a Sure Thing?

Should the Marcos-Duterte tandem start uncorking the victory champagne given their commanding lead in pre-election surveys? Not so fast.

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Will Philippine Democracy Fare Better or Worse after the May Elections?

Will Philippine Democracy Fare Better or Worse after the May Elections?

Will there be light at the end of the tunnel or more darkness when a new Philippine administration is elected in May?

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Vote for Change or Live with Tragedy

Vote for Change or Live with Tragedy

Will 2022 elections bring Philippine democracy to a new high or a new low?

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Ninoy Aquino Was Not Alone

Ninoy Aquino Was Not Alone

Many others also gave up their lives to bring the country out of the darkness and into the light.

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Getting Away with Murder

Getting Away with Murder

Impunity under the Duterte administration

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