In Depth
Votes in 2023 BSKE sold up to P40K; Comelec urged to see prosecution of vote-buying cases through
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is preparing to file vote-buying charges against 46 candidates out of 168 reports it has received so far in the 2023 Barangay and Sangguniang…
By Cherry Salazar·October 31, 2023
Latest
Big, small, rich, and poor barangays wrap up campaigns — in photos
Photojournalist Edwin Bacasmas goes around Metro Manila on the last day of campaign for the Barangay and SK Elections.
By Edwin Bacasmas For The Philippine Center For Investigative Journalism·October 29, 2023
Investigative
Barangay with 2 residents prepares for elections; it has 210 voters
The two registered residents do not include the barangay chairman and seven councilors. The chairman, Adelino Fausto, is a resident of the neighboring town of Malabon.
By Elyssa Lopez·October 28, 2023
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Q&A: Antonio Carpio says Filipinos should vigorously fight West PH Sea disinformation
Philippine security officials are wary of Chinese disinformation about the South China Sea dispute and of a few outspoken Filipinos echoing the regional superpower’s narratives…
By Philippine Center For Investigative Journalism Pcij·October 26, 2023
Disinformation
Philippines confronts unlikely adversary in SCS row: Filipinos echoing ‘pro-Beijing’ narratives
There's a small but vocal group of Filipinos echoing pro-Beijing narratives. Security officials fear that the public, who like to use social media and have shown vulnerability to…
By Camille Elemia·October 23, 2023
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Q&A: ‘The real face of government in the Philippines is the barangay captain’
“Only in Manila, among the press, and where we are situated are we looking at the president, but that’s not true on the ground. Never has been true on the ground. That’s why local…
By Philippine Center For Investigative Journalism Pcij·October 23, 2023
In Depth
‘Kung hindi ka makakauwi, sino ka?’ There’s no way home for some residents of 4 Marawi villages
The city government says parts of Marawi villages Datu Naga, Datu sa Dansalan, Dansalan, and Sabala a Manao are government property. Residents may not be able to return to what…
By Raizza Bello·October 17, 2023
In Depth
6 years after Marawi siege, water woes and smelly septic tanks
Marawi’s former battle area was finally connected to electricity this year. But there’s still no water, making reconstruction activities difficult and hampering the return of…
By Carmela Fonbuena·October 17, 2023
Explainer
Best practices: 5 community projects barangay officials can replicate
The Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism (PCIJ) spoke with academics and advocates and compiled some impactful programs that were implemented at the barangay level.
By Cherry Salazar·October 11, 2023
Explainer
Why you should vote on Oct. 30: Experts identify 5 biggest responsibilities of barangays
After several postponements, the barangay elections are finally pushing through this month. Experts weigh in on why the public should care about the smallest political unit in the…
By Cherry Salazar·October 11, 2023
Latest
JOB OPPORTUNITY: Managing Director
Deadline for applications is October 30, 2023.
By Adminnewspack·October 5, 2023
Explainer
Namfrel explains IP address controversy
Namfrel national chairperson Angel "Lito" Averia Jr. said the controversy can be resolved if TNTrio can identify or present which VCMs produced the spurious ERs.
By Philippine Center For Investigative Journalism Pcij·October 3, 2023
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Comelec’s Kontra Bigay anti-vote buying campaign should not target the poor — watchdogs
Election watchdog welcomed the anti-vote buying campaign of the Commission on Elections — Kontra Bigay — which promises a holistic approach to a scourge in Philippine democracy…
By Philippine Center For Investigative Journalism Pcij·October 3, 2023
