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Rappler Talk: Steven Rood on populism in Philippine politics
On Tuesday, June 23, Rappler editor-at-large Marites Vitug talks to political scientist Steven Rood about populism as a recurrent thread in the Philippines
[OPINION] Who are the people in your neighborhood? On voluntarism and politics
'No wonder we end up with bad leaders! You just offer a bit of help and smile nicely, and everyone thinks you can be a government official.'
[OPINION] If you don't like being criticized so much, then do your damn job properly
'There would be a lot less flak being hurled at public officials if there was a stronger perception of focused leadership from the top. Hell, ANY kind of leadership from the top.'
Ex-NPA chair Salas Supreme Court case tests political offense doctrine
Once colleagues in the Free Legal Assistance Group, human rights lawyer Arno Sanidad and Justice Marvic Leonen face off on the case of ex-NPA chairman Rodolfo Salas
[OPINION] The problem with 'pointing out bias' and 'demanding objectivity'
Have you ever been told to 'be objective,' or that you're 'too biased in your political views'?
A review of Joel Rocamora’s 'Impossible is Not So Easy: A Life in Politics'
'The book raises important questions like: Can a reformist be considered a leftist or a revolutionary? Can good people thrive in bad governments?'
Boy Saycon, political operator, dies at 69
Friends called Pastor 'Boy' Saycon a true patriot while his foes deemed him a 'termite' of society
Party switching: 'Perversion' of political system
The party-switching culture, academics say, are unhealthy in a democracy. Proposed changes to the Constitution attempt to curb this.
Midterm exodus: When political butterflies switch party alliances
Data analysis of recent elections shows that many local politicians usually jump to the party of the incumbent president during midterm elections
[OPINION] Debates, discourse, and dissonance: Politics as a spectator sport
Our opinions shape our action, as well as our inaction. Thus, if we treat our political beliefs and preferences as 'important but not that important,' they just might be.
Mangudadatu refutes study linking poverty, political dynasties in Mindanao
Other senatorial candidates who come from political families – JV Ejercito and Francis Tolentino – have opposing views on creating a law to ban dynasties
[EDITORIAL]: #AnimatED: A dozen wishes for 2019
We have our own wishes for the country, its leaders, and key institutions. What are yours?
[ANALYSIS] Does Gen Z care about social and political issues?
The picture that emerges is that the surveyed Gen Z have quick access to information online and are immersed in social media. But they are not diligent critical thinkers.
[OPINION] Why federalism won't work with political dynasties in power
Dynastic politicians will not hesitate to hijack the federalism agenda to perpetuate themselves in their positions of power
Duterte finally signs Faeldon’s appointment as BuCor Chief
(UPDATED) Nicanor Faeldon will inherit the problem of alleged continuing drug trade inside the New Bilibid Prison and the persistent illness of the national penitentiary which is over-congestion
Sandiganbayan affirms graft charges vs Gwen Garcia after impasse
The anti-graft court had to convene a special division, but the aspiring governor of Cebu still loses by a vote of 3-2
Andaya: De Vera 'abandoned' ABS through Marikina congressional bid
Expelled ABS representative Eugene de Vera is running for Marikina 2nd District congressman in the 2019 polls
Minority leadership row triggers De Vera's removal from ABS party
Ex-House majority leader Rodolfo Fariñas defends ousted congressman Eugene de Vera, arguing that the latter's removal as House member is illegal
House removes Eugene de Vera as ABS party-list congressman
(UPDATED) Expelled Arts, Business, and Science Professionals Representative Eugene de Vera tags his removal as 'unconstitutional'
[EDITORIAL] #AnimatED: Zombie politics ng 2018
9 na zombie na naglipana sa ating lipunan
LOOK: Political dynasties use party list as backdoor to Congress
Here are some people with familiar family names, trying to get to the House of Representatives without running in district polls
Duterte: ‘Ayaw ko ng dynasty, but we are forced’
President Rodrigo Duterte claims his daughter Sara forced her younger brother, Sebastian, to run as her vice mayor in Davao City
[OPINION] The ghost of federalism past
Poor GMA, she can't bring enough gifts to be Santa. She will always be Scrooge.
[OPINYON] Malayo sa bituka
May parang kung anong manipulasyon para makalimutan natin ang napipinto nating pagkagutom
[OPINION] Political independence
Our political party system has been in an abject state of infantile stagnation
Alvarez-Arroyo showdown, lawmakers in pre-SONA talks
Several sources tell Rappler several lawmakers met over the weekend to secure numbers to oust Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez
Here's how Robredo debunks 'fake news' vs her
(UPDATED) Vice President Leni Robredo launches a series of videos where she addresses every false claim being spread about her online
Con-Com proposes ban on political turncoats, stricter rules for political parties
The Consultative Committee hopes the proposed provisions will lead to 'genuine party politics' based on ideologies instead of on personalities, but at least one member warns this would unduly punish those who feel that their party no longer represents their ideals
Robredo on lies: 'Bring it on'
'I've held my peace before, trusting that truth will prevail. We can no longer let lies go unchallenged,' says Vice President Leni Robredo
Sereno behind bars? Duterte says he only wants her out
'Talagang dapat paalisin ka, noon pa. Bobo ka na, putang ina, kung anong pinagsasabi mo,' President Rodrigo Duterte says of Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno
Con-Com considers electing president-VP as a team
The Consultative Committee members who want this provision say it would lead to less conflict and more collaborative governance
Con-Com leaning toward regulating political dynasties in proposed charter
The group reaches a tentative agreement to include a provision regulating political dynasties in the constitution it will propose to President Rodrigo Duterte
De Lima slams rival Tolentino: 'You simply lost'
'Wake up and stop your imaginings,' Senator Leila de Lima tells defeated senatorial bet Francis Tolentino, who is accusing her of election fraud
#ThewRap: Things you need to know, January 24, 2018
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Detained De Lima wants to learn how to paint
Opposition Senator Leila de Lima is taking on new hobbies to cope with her daily struggles inside detention
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WATCH: PH hands over ASEAN chairmanship to Singapore
Singapore's chairmanship for 2018 will have the tagline 'Resilient and Innovative'
[OPINION] Why PH needs a millennial opposition
Today's young people, inexperienced yet ready to fight, must teach their elders that there is more to opposition politics than simply the politics of addition
IN PHOTOS: Sara Duterte launches Tapang at Malasakit Alliance
Here is a look at the politicians and allies of President Rodrigo Duterte who attended the launch of the new pro-government coalition
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Basagan ng Trip with Leloy Claudio: On 'The Duterte Reader' and identifying Digong
Historian Leloy Claudio talks to sociologist Nicole Curato, whose book 'The Duterte Reader: Critical Essays on Duterte's Early Presidency' looks at the presidency through various lenses
#ThewRap: Videos you need to watch this week, October 2-8, 2017
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5 years of groundbreaking investigative journalism
These stories take a lot of resources to make, but we believe they are important in a democracy – especially in the face of impunity, corruption, and propaganda
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Human rights and the liberal agenda
There is no such thing as a democracy that applies the rule of law in some instances and not in others We must fight for human rights for everyone regardless and in all instances regardless
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