Rappler's latest stories on democracy in the Philippines
[OPINION] The media is important for a vibrant democracy
'By threatening to shut down the Philippine Daily Inquirer, Rappler, and ABS-CBN, Duterte is trying to discourage any discussions that do not fall in line with his views'
[OPINION] Martial law 'a tool to save democracy'? A response to Panelo's claims
The more I read Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo's statements, the more they come off as insults to the victims and survivors of Martial Law. Panelo justifies both the butcher and his knife.
IBP president: We have more democratic space now
'With technology and the reality that we have more democratic space, the less afraid we should be,' says IBP national president Domingo Egon Cayosa
[OPINION] Last chance
In order to protect our Constitution and sovereignty, we need to keep the strength and independence of our Senate; and the Senate is only as strong and independent as its opposition bloc. If the opposition falls, so does our democracy.
84% of Filipinos satisfied with how democracy works – SWS
The September 2018 Social Weather Stations Survey also says 59% of Filipinos believe 'democracy is always preferable to any other kind of government'
78% of Filipinos satisfied with how democracy works – SWS
The March 2018 Social Weather Stations survey released more than two months later on Independence Day also shows that 60% or 3 out of 5 Filipinos believe 'democracy is always preferable to any other kind of government'
[OPINION] The party’s over
It’s time to stop wishing for a single, hardball opportunity to end this state of abuse. 2018 is yours – and ours – to fix.
[OPINION] Why democracy's not a constraint to infrastructure, development
In authoritarian regimes, infrastructure projects are subject to large commissions, bribes, and kickbacks, and this often compromises their quantity and quality
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
What you didn’t know: Pro-Marcos propaganda too hip for its own good
To the pseudo hipsters and contrarians knowing bad history is not hip; it’s just stupid Wanna be better than others? Read more and read right Because in the end the truth is always sexier
Benedict Anderson and the Philippines’ place in the world
Ben was glad to have put the Philippines on the global academic map It was his way of giving back to the country he loved
PH needs to involve public in environment decisions – study
The Philippines ranks 40th out of 70 countries in an index that scores countries on how well their laws allow citizens to question environmentally critical projects
Too much freedom
In the end it’s the people who make the system work or fail And the people only become more discerning if they are taught how to be more discerning
The ghosts of martial law
Like the Marcoses many other ghosts of martial law come and go or have come back and stayed Outside of their apparently natural habitat they have adjusted sometimes assumed new forms and become as ghoulish loathsome and destructive as before
