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As tax base shrinks during pandemic, proposed law seeks to cut revenue sources

Robert JA Basilio Jr., Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism
Posted at Oct 30 05:00 PM

The Duterte government is pushing for a bill cutting the corporate income tax in exchange for strict limits to tax perks enjoyed by investors. Economists however warn against eroding the revenue base at a time of a pandemic, when funds are needed the most. Read more »

Duterte's SALNs secret; PCIJ shows wealth disclosures of all presidents since Cory

Karol Ilagan and Stanley Buenafe Gajete, PCIJ
Updated as of Oct 19 07:17 AM

For the past 30 years, the Office of the Ombudsman has made readily available the wealth disclosures of Philippine presidents and other government officials. Until now. Read more »

Laws governing wealth disclosure

Karol Ilagan, Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism
Updated as of Oct 19 01:38 AM

There are three laws that govern the filing of the statement of assets, liabilities and net worth or SALN: Republic Act (RA) 3019 (Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act), the 1987 Constitution, and RA 6713 (Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees).   Read more »

A citizen’s guide to where and how to get a SALN

Karol Ilagan and Rex David Morales, PCIJ
Posted at Oct 19 01:10 AM

By law, actual copies of SALNs should be open for public inspection at reasonable hours or available for copying after 10 working days from the time they are filed. Read more »

What’s in a SALN anyway?

Karol Ilagan, Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism
Posted at Oct 19 01:04 AM

By law, SALNs must contain detailed information on an official’s real and personal properties, loans and other liabilities, and net worth as well as business interests, financial connections and relatives in government.   Read more »

Advocates launch app for rights, with advice on what to do when arrested

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 05 12:13 AM

Press freedom and human rights advocates have released an app that informs citizens about their rights and what to do if they are getting arrested, detained or searched by state security forces.    Read more »

For kids in special education, lockdown learning a must

Winona Sadia, Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism
Posted at Sep 30 07:50 PM

Learners with special education needs require face-to-face instruction but are vulnerable to the coronavirus disease. Parents and teachers have no choice but to make distance learning work. Read more »

Will distance learning work? Parents, teachers not so sure

Winona Sadia, Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism
Posted at Sep 30 06:32 PM

Lack of gadgets, internet connections and training pose major problems for the Department of Education when school opens on Oct. 5. Is an "academic freeze" warranted? Read more »

PH money remitters flagged in millions of dollars in ‘suspicious’ transactions

Karol Ilagan, Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism
Updated as of Sep 21 02:59 PM

In this collaboration with more than 400 journalists in 88 countries, PCIJ examines the Filipino subjects in the FinCEN Files and why the Philippines continues to attract financial crime. Read more »

Heavy cost of coronavirus response drains local governments’ disaster budgets

Estrella Torres, Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism
Posted at Sep 03 07:52 PM

COVID-19 came at a time when the localities have not even completely recovered from the onslaught of typhoons. Read more »

Life doubly harder in Marawi shelters as coronavirus grounds aid groups

Carmela Fonbuena, Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism
Posted at Apr 06 01:56 PM

Marawi residents find it hard to follow precautions against the novel coronavirus disease when relief goods are limited and water trucks are reducing trips. Local authorities say they do not have enough resources to feed the people for an extended period. They need outside help. Read more »

Big payout, bagful of treats for short-term chief justices

Malou Mangahas, Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism
Posted at Oct 23 10:57 PM

In recent years, aside from the honorific value of the promotion, there has also been the significant increase in retirement benefits for the upgraded jurist.  Read more »

Shortlisted: The Judicial and Bar Council interviews with the Chief Justice nominees

Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism and the Court Appointments Watch Network
Updated as of Oct 23 10:59 PM

One has been chosen but who is the fairest, fittest of them all? Three associate justices of the Supreme Court were nominated to the chief justice's post. What vision, judicial philosophy, body of jurisprudence, and character do they offer? Read back to know. Read more »

Majayjay mounts slow, failing battle vs. sludge from hog farms

Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism
Posted at Aug 31 06:04 AM

In April 2018, the Sangguniang Bayan of the small town of Majayjay in Laguna took action against indiscriminate dumping of waste into its rivers.  Read more »

Two worlds, two realities? They rank high in surveys, but not on social media

Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism
Updated as of May 16 01:59 AM

Last February, PCIJ conducted a social-media audit of what some senatorial candidates in the May 13, 2019 midterm polls were doing online during the pre-campaign period and found that they regarded these as a ‘promotional touchpoint’.  Read more »

The ABC’s of Chinese state-backed finance, foreign direct investments

Alvin A. Camba and Stella Hong Zhang, Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism
Updated as of May 12 11:28 AM

When providing Official Development Assistance or ODA, Western donors typically require the recipient states to adhere to international political norms, such as the ratification of human rights, fiscal austerity, bank secrecy laws, and environmental standards.  Read more »

Where is China money going? Gambling, real estate, tours, big cities big winners

Alvin A. Camba, Contributor/Fellow, Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism
Posted at May 11 05:54 AM

The fourth state visit to China of President Rodrigo R. Duterte just 2 weeks ago is said to have yielded business deals worth a total of US$12.165 billion and a grant of one billion renminbi (about US$148.5 million). Read more »

Inside a Chinese gambling entity: What happens, who works, how?

Alvin A. Camba, Contributor/Fellow, Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism
Posted at May 09 11:41 PM

The sudden surge of offshore gambling firms during Duterte is not surprising.  Read more »

Mga naglabas ng 'Oust Duterte matrix,' balak kasuhan

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 08 03:47 AM

Pinag-iisipan na ng ilang idinadawit sa 'Oust Duterte Matrix' na magsampa ng kaso laban sa mga naglabas ng nasabing matrix, kabilang na ang ilang opisyal ng gobyerno. Read more »

‘Bayad ’yan’: Duterte discredits journalists behind report on his family’s wealth

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Apr 18 04:46 AM

Duterte on Wednesday said he will prove that investigative journalists are hacks, his reaction to a three-part series produced by the PCIJ examining his family’s wealth. Read more »