Disinformation
Philippines confronts unlikely adversary in SCS row: Filipinos echoing ‘pro-Beijing’ narratives
There's a small but vocal group of Filipinos echoing pro-Beijing narratives. Security officials fear that the public, who like to use social media and have shown vulnerability to…
By Camille Elemia·October 23, 2023
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Q&A: ‘The real face of government in the Philippines is the barangay captain’
“Only in Manila, among the press, and where we are situated are we looking at the president, but that’s not true on the ground. Never has been true on the ground. That’s why local…
By Philippine Center For Investigative Journalism Pcij·October 23, 2023
In Depth
‘Kung hindi ka makakauwi, sino ka?’ There’s no way home for some residents of 4 Marawi villages
The city government says parts of Marawi villages Datu Naga, Datu sa Dansalan, Dansalan, and Sabala a Manao are government property. Residents may not be able to return to what…
By Raizza Bello·October 17, 2023
In Depth
6 years after Marawi siege, water woes and smelly septic tanks
Marawi’s former battle area was finally connected to electricity this year. But there’s still no water, making reconstruction activities difficult and hampering the return of…
By Carmela Fonbuena·October 17, 2023
Explainer
Best practices: 5 community projects barangay officials can replicate
The Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism (PCIJ) spoke with academics and advocates and compiled some impactful programs that were implemented at the barangay level.
By Cherry Salazar·October 11, 2023
Explainer
Why you should vote on Oct. 30: Experts identify 5 biggest responsibilities of barangays
After several postponements, the barangay elections are finally pushing through this month. Experts weigh in on why the public should care about the smallest political unit in the…
By Cherry Salazar·October 11, 2023
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JOB OPPORTUNITY: Managing Director
Deadline for applications is October 30, 2023.
By Adminnewspack·October 5, 2023
Explainer
Namfrel explains IP address controversy
Namfrel national chairperson Angel "Lito" Averia Jr. said the controversy can be resolved if TNTrio can identify or present which VCMs produced the spurious ERs.
By Philippine Center For Investigative Journalism Pcij·October 3, 2023
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Comelec’s Kontra Bigay anti-vote buying campaign should not target the poor — watchdogs
Election watchdog welcomed the anti-vote buying campaign of the Commission on Elections — Kontra Bigay — which promises a holistic approach to a scourge in Philippine democracy…
By Philippine Center For Investigative Journalism Pcij·October 3, 2023
Elections
Philippines prepares for 3 elections in next two years; 10 urgent tasks for Comelec, voters
The Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism (PCIJ) sits down with election watchdogs to identify urgent tasks before the October 2023 barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan…
By Philippine Center For Investigative Journalism Pcij·September 29, 2023
Elections
PCIJ roundtable: Election watchdogs identify priority issues as elections loom in Philippines
In this PCIJ roundtable held on September 18, 2022, election watchdog groups in the Philippines identify priority issues as two elections loom: the October 2023 Barangay and…
By Philippine Center For Investigative Journalism Pcij·September 28, 2023
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4 prospective bidders so far are eyeing P19-B contract for new voting machines in 2025
Four companies participated in the market survey of the Commission on Elections, but there could be up to 10 companies that will bid for the project, Chairman George Garcia tells…
By Carmela Fonbuena·September 18, 2023
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It cost at least P400 each for Filipinos overseas to vote in 2022. Is it time for online voting?
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) hoped to implement internet voting for overseas voters for the 2025 elections, hoping to bring down costs while encouraging higher turnout…
By Cherry Salazar·September 18, 2023
Explainer
Filipinos pay more for electricity compared to many Asean neighbors. What can Marcos do about it?
The Philippine Energy Plan, which will be unveiled this month, may offer long term solutions.
By Elyssa Lopez·September 14, 2023
Congress
EPR in the Philippines: Law pushed by plastic producers took 15 months to hurdle Congress
The law that could change the way plastics are sold and disposed of in the Philippines — a country long known to have relied on plastic sachets for both convenience and necessity…
By Elyssa Lopez·September 8, 2023
Environment
The Philippines is finally going after plastic producers but some companies are not cooperating
‘There are some companies, which may not have sustainability as a priority, that are still in denial that they are mandated to do the EPR law,’ says Crispin Lao, executive director…
By Elyssa Lopez·September 7, 2023
Environment
Philippine towns, cities are paying high cost of waste management. Plastic producers should help
Quezon City is paying an average of P1.6 billion annually for solid waste management. An imperfect new law mandating plastic producing companies to collect their materials – if…
By Elyssa Lopez·September 7, 2023
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Inquirer.net takes down story on Martin Romualdez’s reported funding of Tagalog course in Harvard
Speaker Romualdez has neither confirmed nor denied the reported $1 million donation, which amounts to around 10% of his declared total net worth as of 2016.
By Carmela Fonbuena·September 3, 2023
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‘Ituloy ang laban ni Ninoy’: Remembering a democracy icon — in photos
‘To you our fellow Filipinos, who joined us today when being seen with Aquinos is not exactly in fashion during this time, thank you for being one with us today in remembering…
By Bullit Marquez·August 21, 2023
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The undelivered speech of Sen. Benigno Aquino Jr. upon his return from the US, Aug. 21, 1983
Former opposition senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr. returned to the country on Aug. 21, 1983, following three years in exile, but he was gunned down on the tarmac of Manila…
By Adminnewspack·August 21, 2023
Courts, law and justice
‘We can’t be bribed:’ Families of drug war victims reveal offers to drop cases amid ICC probe
There was nothing more humiliating for Dahlia Silvestre (not her real name) than to be offered money by a barangay captain to withdraw the case she filed against policemen who…
By Aie Balagtas See·August 8, 2023