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Counting the corrupt

The survey data relevant to corruption in the Philippines come in various frequencies. Soon after…

Confession of a modern-day highwayman

Decades ago, I was assigned to interview a rich and well-known engineer who regularly bid…

Is Duterte unfit to face trial?

In a decision that disappointed drug war victims, the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) Pretrial Chamber…

DPWH drowning in corruption

The mounting revelations of deeply entrenched corruption across all levels of the Department of Public…

Marcos metamorphosis: Anti-corruption hero?

Vancouver—Just over a decade ago, a prized opportunity presented itself: a chance to write for…

Investigating heinous flood control scams

Right after President Marcos denounced the flood control scams with his now viral “Mahiya naman…

Don’t make money your God

The story is told about two really old friends who went out for a drive.…

How many Filipinos progress?

Measuring the people’s progress doesn’t necessarily need multiple observations in time. Even one single observation…

Personal shopper to the corrupt

People who find me browsing around at auction previews often ask one of two things:…

Wider probe for systemic rot

Lost amid the bedlam opening of the Senate Blue Ribbon probe into anomalous flood-control projects—when…