In a Congress long dulled by obedience, the rise of “Congressmeow” Kiko Barzaga reveals both the fragility and faint hope of Philippine politics, showing that even within a broken machine, dissent can still make it purr with possibility.

The Godfathers Of Congress

Ron Jabal - October 3, 2025

Philippine politics unfolds like a Godfather saga where power is masked by legality, scandals echo loyalty oaths, and the true cost of corruption is borne not by the dons, but by ordinary people left drowning in broken trust.

Family Or Legacy: BBM’s Ultimate Test

Ron Jabal - October 1, 2025

In the flood-control scandal that now engulfs his presidency, Ferdinand Marcos Jr. faces a defining choice between family loyalty and national legacy, one that could either redeem his name or drown it in history’s recurring corruption.

The Crumbling State

Ron Jabal - September 29, 2025

A government can survive floods of water, but when floods of corruption erode trust and hollow out institutions, it is the people who drown first.

From EDSA To September 21: Protest, Power, And The Politics Of Amnesia

Ron Jabal - September 22, 2025

EDSA showed that change demands endurance, while September 21 risks fading into ritual without sustained action.

The Fall Of The Speaker

Ron Jabal - September 19, 2025

Romualdez’s fall in the flood-control scandal shows how corruption drains trust, and the real test is whether this moment brings reform or just another ritual sacrifice.

Build Better Kickbacks? The Litmus Test For PBBM

Ron Jabal - September 10, 2025

The flood-control scandal is not just about kickbacks but a defining test of whether President Marcos Jr. will shield allies or seize the chance to rebuild public trust in governance.

Kickbacks In The Shadows, Denials On The Floor

Ron Jabal - September 9, 2025

The flood-control scandal exposes not just explosive allegations of kickbacks but the deeper crisis of a Congress investigating itself while sitting squarely among the accused.

When The Judge Is Also The Suspect

Ron Jabal - September 8, 2025

Probes into public funds face credibility challenges if investigators are perceived as potential beneficiaries.

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