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Political crossroads: Reform, stability, and the limits of street pressure
ILLUSTRATION BY DONNA PAHIGNALO
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November 26, 2025February 19, 2026Opinion

Political crossroads: Reform, stability, and the limits of street pressure

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Being away from the Philippines, even briefly, offers a vantage point that is both clarifying and sobering. From afar, the recent rallies that swept parts of Metro Manila appeared to me loud, impassioned, and unmistakably public in their demand for accountability. They have forced Malacañang to act swiftly—reshuffling sensitive positions, firing officials, and making high-profile...

Cooperatives sector seeks ‘real, not selective’ accountability and jail time for corrupt parties
Leaders of the National Union of Cooperatives declare their stand against corruption in public infrastructure projects involving politicians, officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways, and contractors. —PHOTOS BY NESTOR CORRALES
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October 5, 2025February 19, 2026News

Cooperatives sector seeks ‘real, not selective’ accountability and jail time for corrupt parties

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Every guilty party in the corruption scandal, including politicians, other government officials, and contractors, must be prosecuted and jailed, according to the millions-strong National Union of Cooperatives (NUC). The NUC made the call for urgent reforms and accountability as public outrage continues to grow over anomalies in the government’s multibillion-peso flood control and other infrastructure...