Bayan Muna to Marcos: Moderate greed of oligarchs; stop LRT fare hike
“Why should commuters bear the costs of the line extension? Wasn’t it the private sector that committed investment in the first place?” Zarate fumed.
How the junta’s repressive policies are hampering earthquake rescue efforts in Myanmar
Economist Antonio Graceffo highlighted the “pre-existing challenges in Myanmar” that prevent the fast delivery of assistance to earthquake victims. Aside from the “loss of civic energy” and “distrust in the junta,” there is a glaring “youth deficit” caused by the forced conscription program of the junta and the exodus of young workers to other countries.
Hunger increases under Marcos from low family incomes, high prices
The number of Filipinos experiencing involuntary hunger has more than doubled since the start of the Marcos Jr administration – from 11.6% or some 2.9 million families in June 2022 to 27.2% or 7.5 million families in March 2025, according to Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey data.
Will Baguio voters open the door to a political dynasty in the May elections?
It’s hard to say whether the May polls will serve as a referendum on how Baguio accepts or rejects political dynasties, but they could reshape the city’s political landscape.
On VP Sara Duterte’s dismissive remarks against tokhang victims
“Her dismissive remarks on the ICC investigation are not only insensitive but reveal a dangerous disregard for human rights and justice. Ang 43 na kaso ay hindi lang basta numero. Ito ay 43 na pamilyang nawalan ng mahal sa buhay.”
Manny Villar’s April Fools joke
By privatizing the determination of zonal values, Manny Villar and his executives can simply raise values, even if the market has been retreating, with the condo sellers facing a glut which compelled them to to cut prices by 25%.
Tackle hunger head-on
The latest SWS survey revealed that 27.2% of Filipino families, which means 7.5 million households, experienced involuntary hunger in the past three months, the highest recorded hunger incidence since the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.
Sara’s assertion ICC case against Pres. Duterte will fail is wrong
The issue isn’t just about the exact number of dead—it’s about a president openly ordering killings, police acting with impunity, and a justice system that failed victims. The ICC exists precisely because powerful figures like Duterte evade local accountability. Whether it’s 30 or 30,000, state-sponsored murder is a crime against humanity.
Don’t vote for Bong Go
Voters erred in electing Rodrigo Duterte as president in 2016, voters were wrong in electing Bong Go and Bato de la Rosa to the Senate in 2019 and the electorate chose the wrong guys led by Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Sara Zimmerman Duterte Carpio in 2022. It would be a farce to elect the same clowns in 2025.
Cordillera’s cultural norms push back against political dynasties
The Cordillera region remains largely rooted in its communal and participatory indigenous forms of governance. Where political dynasties exist, they are generally ‘thin’—except in two provinces where dynastic politics has taken a deeper hold.