December 2024.

These reports and microsites caught the attention of readers and social media users. They were republished by partner newsrooms and cited in congressional hearings. They inspired…

What you need to know: Sacks of charcoal reached the roof of a cramped space inside the Old Zapote Market in Las Piñas City. Black dust settled on Mary’s skin, as she supervised…

MWSS findings show the project would impact on some 2,492 households in Daraitan, Tanay.

Francisco “Dodong” Nemenzo was president of the University of the Philippines in 2003 when I graduated from the university with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. During the…

Voters’ choices are influenced by personalities, not by issues, says Dennis Coronacion, head of the University of Santo Tomas’ Department of Political Science.

The rise of media celebrities reflects voters’ increasing dissatisfaction with politicians. Among the media celebrities, however, all but one belong to a political family.

Gig work is full-time work in the Philippines. Food-delivery and ride-hailing workers, whose daily routine is dictated by an algorithm, struggle with uncertain pay, indebtedness…

Often, it is a political dynasty that dislodges another political dynasty. However, rare political events and shifts in voter preferences can elevate leaders outside of political…

Forty-seven of 71 governors belonging to political dynasties are seeking reelection. Meanwhile, 19 sitting governors who are not reelectionists have family members seeking to…

Research by the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism (PCIJ) shows that 36 out of 54 party-list groups in the current 19th Congress have at least one nominee belonging to…