by Dayeon Lee | Oct 16, 2026 | George Mason University
On January 22, there was a conviction that had prominent organizations and experts – including UN experts, the International Federation of Journalists, and more – decry and call for immediate release. The Regional Trial Court of Tacloban City sentenced Filipino...
by Minjoo Kim | Apr 19, 2026 | George Mason University
Why Elections Alone Do Not Make the Philippines Democratic The Philippines holds elections every six years. All citizens have the right to vote, leaders are changed by the results of elections, and political campaigns look like it democratic. Yet after each election,...
by MARTINA FAYE OBLIGADO | May 21, 2024 | University of the Philippines, Diliman
“Celebrity” in Philippine politics can manifest in more ways than one. Most notoriously, celebrity makes itself evident when film and television stars participate in politics as candidates during election season. However, the increased role of new (or digital) media...
