The Manila Times on MSNOpinion

Time to revamp the party-list system

Bills that should defend labor or small farmers can be outmaneuvered by interests that stand to profit. This is not ...
Protesters display signs calling for systemic reform during a public rally addressing long-standing governance concerns in ...
Corruption in public infrastructure projects has exposed deep weaknesses in Philippine accountability institutions.
The move comes as his administration is facing mounting political pressure from a corruption scandal. Read more at ...
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Inquirer on MSNOpinion

Philippines: ‘Weak state, strong factions’

Oxford—”Jaime Lannister is my favorite character ... he is such a misunderstood guy,” I blurted out as soon as positioned myself next to George R. R. Martin for a formal picture following his ...
Democracies move slowly; but when paired with civic education, vigilance and public participation, their institutions stand a ...
CoSP11 is a critical moment to renew commitments under UNCAC. Transparency International calls for action on political ...
Thousands are marching again today to EDSA to press their call for justice and accountability in the flood control corruption scandal.
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PhilStar Global on MSNOpinion

A look at the Philippines in the 1800s

Events during the last few months have reawakened in many Filipinos the feeling of patriotism. We have come to realize that the Philippines is really a beautiful and rich country that is suffering ...
The revival of Philippine capital markets will require more than a new float regime. But without it, revival would not come at all.
INQUIRER FILE PHOTO Victory is claimed by all, failure to one alone.” –Tacitus In Morong, Bataan, stands a $2.3-billion ...
LAST Sunday, I suggested that Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s presidency was on precarious ground. Recent disclosures have only deepened that impression. Former lawmaker Zaldy Co publicly accused the president ...