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Tycoon-led conglomerates hold the power to accelerate—or obstruct—the Philippines’ shift to clean and affordable electricity. They are pouring money into renewables but continue…

The Aboitiz Group is the country’s biggest power producer, based on July 2025 data from the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC). It was followed by San Miguel Corporation. Together…

The 53rd anniversary of martial law’s declaration arrives with bitter irony—as another Marcos presidency grapples with a mega-corruption scandal that follows the playbook pioneered…

President Marcos and Vice President Sara Duterte received tens of millions of pesos in campaign contributions from public works contractors despite a provision in the Omnibus…

In Villanueva, Misamis Oriental — where two coal-fired power plants dominate the skyline — residents live with health worries they’ve grown almost accustomed to. Many have accepted…

For the past 20 years, across four presidential terms, the same contractors have been awarded the largest public works contracts. Whether the president is a Marcos, a Duterte, an…

An investigation by the World Bank Group’s Integrity Vice Presidency (INT) found evidence of a well-organized cartel consisting of local and foreign companies, actively supported…

The government’s move to retire its last coal plant is expected to send a strong signal to private coal plant owners that the reign of fossil fuels is ending. Following the buyout…

Data from the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) show that the Philippines has an installed generating capacity of 28,390 megawatts (MW) as of July 2025. Luzon accounts for the…

Flood-control projects fund extravagant lifestyles. It pays to be the House appropriations committee chair. Many lawmakers own or are linked to contracting firms. Bad contractors…

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A cyborg operation—part-human, part-machine—made up of hyper-partisan influencers, trolls, and true believers is mounting a long-running political influence campaign to defend Sara…

Corruption is fueling one of the region’s most urgent human rights crises: trafficking in persons for forced criminality. If you’re a journalist ready to expose the networks behind…

As the 20th Congress convenes, these five issues will likely define not just the next few years of Philippine politics, but potentially the direction of the country's democracy.

While SMC denies current interest and calls the situation a "confusion," the company is simultaneously building a massive luxury resort on the neighboring island, complete with a…

Timeline of the International Criminal Court’s Investigation into the Crimes Against Humanity Charge Against Rodrigo Duterte. Compiled by TJ Burgonio, Rosmae Armeña and Reinnard…

Villar is followed by winning senators Lito Lapid and Pia Cayetano, as well as losing candidates Benjamin Abalos and Abigail Binay. All four reported spending more than P150…

15 political clans control multiple legislative districts in the Philippines

At the core of the resistance on the island are at least three indigenous families who have lived on Mariahangin for generations, primarily relying on fishing and agar-agar…

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