The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Thursday reaffirmed its commitment to protect people’s rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly.“The AFP...
“Any threat against the President is a threat against the Republic itself”
I CONDEMN the alleged plot to harm President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and his...
"That isn’t political criticism; that is sabotage, plain and simple"
AS CHAIRMAN Emeritus of four civic organizations, I have seen my share of political storms.
But...
RIO DE JANEIRO – Tens of thousands of Brazilians protested on Sunday against “shameless” lawmakers seeking an amnesty that could benefit former president Jair...
CHISINAU, Moldova – Moldovans will vote this week in tense parliamentary elections which its president has called the “most consequential” in the small country’s...
"Democracy doesn’t run on autopilot. It depends on people showing up"
ONE of the quiet but meaningful reforms in our national budget process today is...
"Public service is not a burden—it’s a privilege"
A FEW weeks ago, during a late-night conversation with friends—just some food, a few drinks, and even...
"Congress must consider reforms to the Party-List Law: stricter limits on political families and greater transparency in nominee disclosures"
THE party-list system in the Philippines,...
Stockholm, Sweden—Foreign interference in elections is a real concern, but sometimes used as an "alibi" by democracies to divert attention from domestic issues, the head...
Seoul, South Korea—South Koreans began voting Tuesday for a new president, capping six months of political upheaval following ex-leader Yoon Suk Yeol's disastrous declaration of...
