20th Congress
7 reasons why the party-list system serves dynasties, not democracy
Last week, the House of Representatives approved on second reading an anti-dynasty bill that critics say will end up legalizing—rather than penalizing—political dynasties. It was…
By Christian Chua·May 25, 2026
20th Congress
MAP: Who voted to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte?
Eighty percent of the House of Representatives did—257 lawmakers in favor and only 25 against and nine abstaining—making the Vice President the only official to be impeached twice…
By Guinevere Latoza·May 25, 2026
Environment
Baguio jeepney drivers are paying the cost of bad air
Exposed to the city’s worst air, Baguio’s jeepney drivers are left to manage that risk on their own. But it’s the least of their worries.
By Aika Rey·May 14, 2026
Environment
In Baguio, the air that draws crowds isn’t as clean as it seems
A city known for fresh air still falls short of global health guidelines.
By Aika Rey·May 14, 2026
20th Congress
The Senate’s accountability gap in 4 points
Monday’s drama in the Senate was surprising only for its theatrics—a leadership coup in the afternoon, a fugitive senator hiding in the chamber’s inner recesses by early evening…
By Philippine Center For Investigative Journalism·May 13, 2026
