Elections
In typhoon-hit Bicol, political clans aiding victims backed projects blamed for flooding
The region is prone to strong typhoons and other disasters. The politicians who are often seen attending to victims’ needs are behind or have allowed government projects blamed for…
By Reinnard Balonzo·April 26, 2025
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Dive into the stories that matter — now available in sound. PCIJ Read Aloud is the audio edition of PCIJ’s in-depth, data, and investigative reports. Stream our reports on Spotify…
By Philippine Center For Investigative Journalism·April 21, 2025
Drug War
Ang pag-umol kang Edgar Matobato
(Sheila Coronel’s “The Making of Edgar Matobato” was first published by the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism on 17 January 2025. This is its Cebuano translation).
By Sheila S Coronel·April 17, 2025
Drug War
Duterte’s ICC arrest is the first domino: Can new leaders rise in the power struggle ahead?
The Philippines has always struggled to hold presidents to account for abusing their power. The political division in the aftermath of former President Rodrigo Duterte’s arrest…
By Carmela Fonbuena·April 11, 2025
Drug War
The lives lost to Duterte’s Drug War
The arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for former President Rodrigo Duterte over crimes against humanity is based on evidence related to the killings…
By Philippine Center For Investigative Journalism·April 10, 2025
Bangsamoro
TRACKER: New BARMM parliament receives marching orders ahead of October polls
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signs law postponing BARMM polls to Oct. 13, 2025
By Philippine Center For Investigative Journalism·April 9, 2025
Elections
Dismantling a dynasty: Vico Sotto is redefining local leadership
How did Vico Sotto end the Eusebios' rule in Pasig City? Can it be done elsewhere? He bears a popular surname and he's connected to an existing dynasty in Quezon City. But we…
By Arjan Aguirre·April 7, 2025
Elections
When voters say ‘enough’: Dynasties in Leyte, Cainta and Pasig fall from power
The Apostols of Leyte, the Felixes of Rizal's Cainta town, and the Eusebios of Pasig City were dislodged from their perch by neophytes.
By Tj Burgonio·April 6, 2025
Elections
Even the mightiest political dynasties fall silent—and fade away
Reformists must seize every opening to challenge entrenched dynasties, according to interviewees of the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism
By Tj Burgonio·April 6, 2025
