Elections
Aglipay wins Cagayan governor race; Dy clan takes at least 8 seats in Isabela
Former Philippine National Police chief Edgar Aglipay bested his two rivals from dynasties for Cagayan governorship in the midterm elections in Region 2 that was dominated by…
By Michael John Lester T Ruiz·May 14, 2025
Elections
MILF-backed clans defeat Mangudadatus in Maguindanao as dynasties persist in BARMM
The 2025 election results show that the Alonto-Adiong clan of Lanao del Sur, Hataman-Salliman clan of Basilan, and the Sali clan of Tawi-Tawi remain firmly entrenched.
By Guinevere Latoza·May 14, 2025
Elections
Bersamins are back: Interior Cordillera rejects dynasties, but they thrive in Abra, Apayao
The Cordillera region, rooted in indigenous forms of governance, showed in this election that it continues to largely reject political dynasties. This is the case in four of its…
By Michael John Lester T Ruiz·May 13, 2025
Elections
All NCR cities elect candidates from political dynasties
Metro Manila residents woke up to familiar names of leaders – all members of dynasties – sweeping the mayoral races after Monday’s midterm elections. Ten out of 16 incumbent mayors…
By Tj Burgonio·May 13, 2025
Elections
Reports of technical glitches, delays mar midterm polls; violence in some areas
Reports of violence, and complaints of long queues due to voting machine malfunction and discrepancies between voters’ choices and printed receipts marred the conduct of midterm…
By Tj Burgonio·May 12, 2025
Elections
PWDs, senior citizens and pregnant women cast their votes— in photos
The Commission on Elections has introduced measures to improve electoral access for vulnerable sectors, including early voting for persons with disabilities, senior citizens, and…
By Philippine Center For Investigative Journalism·May 12, 2025
Elections
Party list groups linked to political dynasties lead 2025 race
Concerns have grown over how party list elections — originally designed to empower marginalized and under-represented sectors — have been co-opted by political dynasties. The…
By Sean Angelo Guevarra·May 11, 2025
Disinformation
2025 candidates use news-like Facebook pages to run millions of pesos in ads to influence voters
These pages are manufacturing popularity for the candidates, says media scholar Fatima Gaw. Unlike crude disinformation, these operations focus on manipulating the source rather…
By Guinevere Latoza·May 11, 2025
CAMPAIGN FINANCE
8 Senate bets air TV, radio ads worth at least P1B before discounts
Top spenders Villar, Marcos, and Binay account for one third of the total P24-B spending from January 2024 to March 2025
By Carmela Fonbuena·May 9, 2025
Elections
In land of ‘mega’ dynasties, Ilocos Region, Chavit Singson has 23 relatives running for office
Some of the biggest names in Philippine politics come from the Ilocos Region, including the Marcos political clan of Ilocos Norte. Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is now the country’s 17th…
By Tjburgonio·May 6, 2025
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
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
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
Elections
Will Baguio voters open the door to a political dynasty in the May elections?
Outgoing Baguio City Rep. Mark Go is running for mayor, while his wife Soledad is seeking to succeed him in the House of Representatives. This is a first for the city’s voters, who…
By Frank Cimatu·March 28, 2025
Drug War
Rodrigo Duterte arrested, placed in ICC custody in The Hague for crimes against humanity
The former president was arrested at a Manila airport and flown out of the country on a chartered plane going to The Hague, where the ICC is based.
By Tj Burgonio·March 13, 2025
Data
MAP: Drug-related killings under the Duterte admin were carried out nationwide
There were at least 3,017 drug-related killings during the first three and a half years of former President Rodrigo Duterte’s administration, data collected by Dahas Project shows…
By Guinevere Latoza·March 11, 2025
Data
MAP: Anti-Terrorism and Financing Terrorism cases in the Philippines
Karapatan, an alliance of human rights organizations, monitored at least 166 individuals charged or designated under the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 and the Terrorism Financing…
By Philippine Center For Investigative Journalism·March 5, 2025
Latest
Philippines removed from global money laundering ‘grey list’
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) recognized the country's progress in curbing the flow of illicit funds through its casinos and shutting down offshore gaming operations.
By Philippine Center For Investigative Journalism·February 22, 2025
Data
Data: Farmgate prices of rice in Nueva Ecija in the last decade
The Philippine government identified three levels in the value chain: farmgate, wholesale, and retail. Agents, traders and millers are clustered in the wholesaler side, but…
By Leilani Chavez·February 17, 2025
Latest
An anarchy of mansions
FORMER Maguindanao Governor Andal Salibo Ampatuan Sr. is, as far as his statements of assets, liabilities, and net worth (SALN) are concerned, a simple farmer. His son Zaldy…
By Ed Lingao·October 23, 2019
