by Colin Weisenborn | May 11, 2026 | Uncategorized
Democracy erodes gradually, with institutions weakening over time until they no longer function. This process was clearly visible in the Philippines under former president Rodrigo Duterte. He was elected in 2016 on a platform centered around law and order, Duterte...
by Jose Victor Katipunan | May 23, 2025 | University of the Philippines, Diliman
The intersection of celebrity and politics in the Philippines is nothing new. The phenomenon of celebrity politicians—actors, athletes, and other public figures who go from the big screen or stage to the corridors of power—has become a defining aspect of the...
by Harlequin Domini Valdivieso | May 23, 2025 | University of the Philippines, Diliman
In 2024, a documentary about the enforced disappearance of an activist was given an X Rating by the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRB). Alipato at Muog was effectively banned from commercial establishments due to its alleged undermining of the...
by Abigael Manalili | May 21, 2025 | University of the Philippines, Diliman
Are Filipinos truly experiencing democracy fatigue, or are they simply frustrated with a system that caged their role to the ballot box? While many assume Filipino’s declining faith in democratic ideals, what we might be seeing is disillusionment with a democracy...
by Xyryll Anne De Juan | May 21, 2025 | University of the Philippines, Diliman
The 2022 elections signified a definitive defeat for the opposition. They have already struggled to regain political ground years prior, mainly because of aggressive attacks, disinformation, and silencing of critics, especially by former president Rodrigo...
