Many of us have chosen to be disinterested in politics. When you look at the news, it’s stories stacked on top of stories about corruption and politicking. It’s just very toxic and tiring. It doesn’t ... (more)
Many Filipinos consider an iron-fist or authoritarian style of leadership to be a good thing. It’s usually framed as the “tough love” that we need from the nation’s leader that will finally lead to Fi... (more)
Earlier this year, before even the filing of Certificates of Candidacy (CoC) even began, PDP-Laban split into two factions. The other faction recognizes Senator Manny Pacquiao as its standard-bearer; ... (more)
The unexpected filing of the certificate of candidacy by Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa for the position of president wasn’t taken too seriously by the general public, the media, and political analys... (more)
An important aspect of voting is to be critical of the candidates. While Filipinos have been known to vote based on name recognition, popularity, and even the perceived physical attractiveness of the ... (more)
One of the criteria of Filipinos in choosing their vice presidential bets is the candidates’ political experiences. To help you with that, here is an outline of the political backgrounds of the vice-p... (more)
Every three years, people all over the Philippines vote for a Governor in their respective provinces. Governors are the chief executives of provincial governments, and they can serve up to a maximum o... (more)
Every three years, Filipinos vote for 12 Senators, who would join the 24-seat Senate of the Philippines. They are elected as part of a “staggered” type of elections, where officials are not all electe... (more)
The key characteristic that defines the 2022 Elections is the fact that social media is going to be a battleground for the campaign. With a lot of restrictions surrounding COVID-19 health protocols, c... (more)
Every three years, people all over the Philippines vote for a Mayor in their respective cities or municipalities. But what exactly does a Mayor do? What are his/her duties and responsibilities? These ... (more)
The Philippine Presidential Elections 2022 is bound to be quite unusual and different as we, as a country, attempt to conduct the elections amidst this raging pandemic. With these changes in mind, we ... (more)
The Philippines may have seen an increase in voter turnout last 2016 Elections. However, these past six years have surely caused a lot of Filipinos to be disinterested in politics. It’s very tiring an... (more)