The Seventeenth Philippine President Russel Ismael Jul 25, 2022 The recent 2022 Philippine election came as a shock to the international community. What exactly were the factors…
Inaccessibility, Domestic Violence, and Lack of Protection: Should the Philippines… Jon Reyes Mar 3, 2022 Lucky are the couples who have successful marriages, but what happens to those who fail?
Forgetting Ferdinand Marcos: The Dangers of Historical Revisionism Cesar Ramirez Jan 16, 2022 The failures of the elite democracy that returned in 1986, such as unsuccessfully addressing ongoing corruption and…
Celebrities, Felons, and Cronyism: What is Wrong With Philippine elections? Jon Reyes Nov 20, 2021 Given the current state of elections in the country, I cannot help but ask myself: what is wrong in the…
People Power Revolution: The 35th Anniversary Cesar Ramirez Feb 25, 2021 As the Philippines continues to be emblematic of broader trends towards populism and democratic backsliding, the…
Para Sa Pinas: Freedom of Speech Amid the Philippines’ Anti-Terrorism Act Robin Vochelet Aug 30, 2020 Duterte has showcased his intentions to further restrict civil liberties and individual freedoms in a country that…
Blackout: Journalism on Trial in the Philippines Alec Regino Mar 12, 2020 In the Philippines, Rodrigo Duterte has put journalism on trial. In this episode of Blackout, MIR Editor-in-Chief…
Taal Eruption: Childhood in Ashes Helena Martin Jan 22, 2020 For many, we cry for the loss of our childhood memories; for others, they mourn the loss of their future.
Rappler Journalist Patricia Evangelista shares stories of trauma and agency with… Cesar Ramirez Dec 3, 2019 As a part of her tour across Canada, Rappler journalist and 2019 Marshall McLuhan Fellow Patricia Evangelista came…
Duterte and the South China Sea: A Carousel of Partnerships Cesar Ramirez Nov 1, 2019 However, despite the apparent warming of relations with China, it would appear that circumstances have prevented…