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Venezuela opposition leader Maria Corina Machado wins Nobel Peace Prize

Machado, who has lived in hiding for the past year, was honored "for her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela...

Why coup rumors crumble before the AFP’s unwavering loyalty

"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...

‘No amnesty!’ Brazilians protestagainst bid to pardon Bolsonaro

RIO DE JANEIRO – Tens of thousands of Brazilians protested on Sunday against “shameless” lawmakers seeking an amnesty that could benefit former president Jair...

Moldovan voters face crossroads

CHISINAU, Moldova – Moldovans will vote this week in tense parliamentary elections which its president has called the “most consequential” in the small country’s...

The daily task of citizenship

"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...

Never give up on the Filipino

"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...

Distortion of democracy

"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,...

What needs to be done for democracy

This is an AI-generated cartoon with the prompt: Generate a political cartoon in horizontal format of an online troll that is fat with round...

Foreign influence used as ‘alibi’ in democracies—think tank

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...

South Korea votes for new president after martial law turmoil

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...

Romualdez warns against misuse, weaponization of AI

House Speaker Martin Romualdez has warned of the growing dangers posed by artificial intelligence (AI) being weaponized to spread disinformation, influence politics and undermine...

Palace to OFW voters: Make principled choices this 2025 polls

Malacañang on Monday called on overseas Filipino voters to participate meaningfully in the ongoing overseas voting period, urging them to vote based on conscience...

Trump admin begins mass layoffs at Voice of America

Washington, United States—President Donald Trump's administration on Sunday began mass layoffs at Voice of America (VOA) and other US-funded media, making clear its intent to...

A dying democracy

“Our democracy is dying, and the polity remains as feudal as ever” IN A recent encounter with the governor of a northern province, I learned...
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