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How will 'unity' play out in Marcos administration?

Raffy Cabristante, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 30 12:30 AM

As the country prepares itself for another Marcos presidency, how will his campaign message of "unity" play out? Read more »

[OPINION] Going back to basics under the new administration

Ed Tayao
Posted at Jun 16 11:03 PM

We don’t have to stop being vigilant. That is our duty as Filipinos. To wish the new administration and President ill is something else entirely though. In the first place, if the government fails, who will really be at the losing end? Read more »

[OPINION] Our detrimental dependence on dynasties

Dean Dela Paz
Posted at Jun 02 03:54 AM

In the aftermath of what felt like a bloodbath, allow us to analyze the underpinnings of a political dynasty. Read more »

[OPINION] Have we all become elitist?

Ed Tayao
Posted at May 14 07:10 AM

We should realize that the elected president is not just the president of those who voted for him, but of the whole country, of every one of us. We should now focus on the next steps; if not the next steps of the presumptive president, our next steps as a people or organization. Read more »

[OPINION] Stripped naked: The return of old politics

Edmund Tayao
Posted at Apr 21 11:59 PM

With what’s happening in the 2022 Presidential elections, all seems to indicate a return to old Philippine politics. Read more »

[OPINION] A movement poisoned by politics

Dean Dela Paz
Posted at Apr 21 02:32 AM

Where our political parties have self-destructed, torn asunder by betrayals, turncoatism, and abhorrent coalescing, a once noble movement latently infested with delusional egos has become a pathetic laughingstock. Read more »

[OPINION] The unfolding reality of Philippine politics

Edmund Tayao
Posted at Apr 09 10:32 AM

How much more circus do we need to see in politics before we can be convinced that we need, nay, we deserve something better. Read more »

Robredo wants law vs political turncoats; Isko, Leody say 2-party system is solution

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 04 12:12 AM

Presidential candidate and Vice President Leni Robredo on Sunday said a law should be passed banning politicians from jumping from one party to another, saying the practice has "weakened" the Philippines' political system. Read more »

Presidential bets push for reforms to curb corruption

Raffy Cabristante, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Apr 03 11:33 PM

In the second Comelec-organized presidential debates, nine presidential candidates present pushed for reforms to address corruption. Read more »

Critical Juncture

Ed Tayao
Posted at Feb 24 12:31 AM

I can only hope now that we have come to a point that we understand, that we are convinced and more than ever intent to effect needed systemic reforms. Read more »

Political dynasties in Metro Manila

Ciara Annatu, Dave Abuel, Che de los Reyes, ABS-CBN Investigative & Research Group, infographic by Jayvery Lorenzana, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jan 12 01:19 PM

In nearly all LGUs in the NCR, there are candidates from political families who will be running for various local posts in the 2022 elections. Read more »

[OPINION] The Political Denouement

Edmund Tayao
Posted at Dec 07 01:00 AM

Twist and turns, much like an elaborate roller coaster ride, finally reaches a denouement. Read more »

Regressing Philippine democracy

Ed Tayao
Posted at Nov 02 11:24 PM

I'm still hoping one of the candidates for President takes a serious stand on pursuing systemic reforms. It should be a fundamental priority as it will lead to the resolution of so many problems we have had ever since. Read more »

The fallacy of platforms

Dean Dela Paz
Posted at Oct 05 11:47 PM

Save for the opposition, the platforms of each Duterte surrogate, clone or former enabler do not matter. Read more »

Halalan 2022: And the marathon starts

Edmund Tayao
Posted at Oct 01 11:58 PM

The marathon to secure the people’s support and take over the reins of government is on. Read more »

Hope we’re not having more of the same

Edmund Tayao
Posted at Aug 19 02:20 AM

I hope we won’t be putting too much hope and expectations again on a candidate or candidates that things will be a lot better if they are elected next year. Read more »

Time for positive and responsive politics

Edmund Tayao
Posted at Jul 07 12:49 AM

vWe should have had enough by now. I don’t think we can still have more of the old politics we have had for the longest time. Nothing has changed despite the many claims and rallying cries for reform of political leaders we believed in and supported, only to be disappointed.    Read more »

We’ll never get the government we deserve

Edmund Tayao
Updated as of Jun 10 11:55 PM

I’m sure you've heard the terse resentment to an explanation why we have the kind of government we have—that we only get the government that we deserve. I disagree.  Read more »

(OPINION) Surviving the pandemic: Moving forward, in search of a legacy

Edmund Tayao
Updated as of Jul 21 09:55 AM

The legacy of this administration can and should still be in systemic reform. Whatever it does, it should put in place the foundation and ensure the institutionalization of collaborative national and local governance. Read more »

(OPINION) Surviving the pandemic: The political economy of healing

Edmund Tayao
Posted at May 29 11:27 PM

With this coronavirus pandemic, the limitations of the Philippine government have been seen front, back and center. Read more »