University of the Philippines, Diliman

From Stardom to Senate: The Alarming Trend of Celebrity Politics in the Philippines

The intersection of celebrity and politics in the Philippines is nothing new. The phenomenon of celebrity politicians—actors, athletes, and other...

In 2024, a documentary about the enforced disappearance of an activist was given an X Rating by the Movie and Television Review and...

Are Filipinos truly experiencing democracy fatigue, or are they simply frustrated with a system that caged their role to the ballot box? While...

The 2022 elections signified a definitive defeat for the opposition. They have already struggled...

2025: A Turn of Events The year 2025 started with an unexpected turn of events: the House of Representatives impeached Vice...

In democratic countries, elections are seen as a great equalizer for each individual, as they are entitled to free expression, regardless of...

“Oh, how the mighty have fallen!” In the span of months, the Dutertes came from having strong positions in Philippine society and government to...

Philippine democracy is in great danger once again now that the two families who benefited the most from disinformation – the Marcoses and...

Every six years, politicians hand you a ballot and call it “power.” They flood your feeds with campaign jingles, slap posters on every wall, and...