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How Credible is Marcos’ Anti-Corruption Drive?

By admin | August 4, 2026

Written for The Diplomat Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered a lifestyle check of officials amid the public uproar over the reported extravagant living of families of politicians and business owners implicated in corruption-tainted government projects. Marcos assumes he will lead the anti-corruption struggle up to the end, but he could soon become the main target […]

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The perils of being an ex-legislator in the age of pork

By admin | July 6, 2014

Published by Bulatlat I’m an ex-con or ex-congressman. I was a two-termer (not two-timer) who represented the country’s first elected youth party. I was the third poorest solon and believe it or not I left the institution without getting rich. I have no relatives in government, I didn’t call Garci, and I certainly didn’t have […]

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From womb to tomb

By admin | June 2, 2010

Local politicians often complain about the duties they are expected to accomplish as public servants. Professor Alex Brillantes explains the situation at the local level: ‘For many people, local governments ARE the government. They are the frontline, the firing line. People go to them for help, advice and assistance from womb to tomb.’ And as […]

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