Power Play

The flood-control scandal exposes not just explosive allegations of kickbacks but the deeper crisis of a Congress investigating itself while sitting squarely among the accused.

Probes into public funds face credibility challenges if investigators are perceived as potential beneficiaries.

When a public official crosses the line between personal privacy and press freedom, the real test lies not in apologies but in accountability and how institutions choose to respond.

Congressional probes on flood control projects aren’t about justice but theater—where the same hands once tainted by plunder now pound the table in outrage, and the real flood drowning Filipinos is hypocrisy, not rain.

In a kingdom built on floodwaters and taxpayer money, the real fairy tale is watching the “nepo babies” thrive while the ordinary drown.

Senator Lacson’s speech serves as a stark reminder that while storms may be natural, the corruption that floods our nation is a man-made disaster, eroding public trust and economic stability.

To many, “p*tang ina” may sound like a crude outburst, but for Filipinos, it’s an emotional exclamation that captures our joy, pain, and authenticity in an instant.

Korina Sanchez’s attempts to navigate a media controversy underscore the importance of a calm, consistent narrative when addressing public scrutiny.

The clash between Mayor Vico Sotto and Korina Sanchez goes beyond personalities—it exposes the uneasy ties between media, money, and politics. When interviews start looking like transactions, journalism risks being mistaken for marketing. And when credibility can be rented, public trust becomes the ultimate casualty.

E-wallets in the Philippines have become essential, yet their role in online gambling showcases how superficial reforms can obscure deeper societal issues, leaving vulnerable households facing addiction and financial distress.