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Watch the live streaming of The Agenda@Club Filipino tomorrow as we tackle the issues of corruption in the Philippines. Invited guests are former LTO chief General Manny Santiago, Liberal party president and Artikulo Onse convenor Atty Erin Tanada and two religious leaders as they discuss with Atty. Fred Mison on how to move decisively forward for the country.

The Agenda airs at 10am.

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Artikulo Onse, a citizen's anti-corruption watch dog calls on the BBM administration to form a citizen's commission aimed at investigating the anomalous flood control projects that led to a trillion peso loss for the government. Will you support Artikulo Onse in uncovering the individuals behind these corrupted projects?

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The Senate last 6 August 2025 decided to archive the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte in deference to the recent decision of the Supreme Court declaring the complaint void ad initio because of alleged procedural defects that affected the right to due process of the VP. Are you in favor or not of this decision?

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Do you think the Supreme Court is correct in deciding the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte as unconstitutional?

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As the 2028 elections draw closer, Vice President Sara Duterte remains a prominent contender. Her defenders are quick to paint every investigation or public scrutiny as mere “political persecution”—a supposed campaign to derail her rise, all because of her continuing popularity. But let’s be clear: “popular support” is not a shield against accountability. Not anymore.

Today’s Filipino voters are no longer swayed by overused political excuses. The claim that Sara Duterte is being unfairly targeted simply because she is strong in the polls is both lazy and dangerous. It completely disregards the serious issues at hand—allegations that go beyond politics and strike at the heart of public trust.

Let’s lay them out:

Did Sara Duterte truly sign those questionable accountability reports submitted to the Commission on Audit, which flagged red flags in the use of confidential and intelligence funds?
What is the truth behind her and her father’s alleged ₱2 billion joint bank accounts—public funds that remain unaccounted for to this day?
What about her alleged threats to assassinate the sitting President, the First Lady, and the Speaker of the House—a shocking claim that would be career-ending in any functioning democracy?

And let’s not forget the bigger picture: her complicity in the Duterte administration’s bloody drug war, which led to thousands of deaths and her father’s current incarceration at the International Criminal Court in The Hague.

These are not minor issues. These are not rumors that can be brushed aside with a smile and a soundbite. These are allegations that demand answers—not just from the courts, but from the Vice President herself.

The favorite alibi of “this is just politics”—amplified by loyalists like Senator Imee Marcos—is no longer enough to calm the growing public demand for truth, transparency, and justice. If this truly is political persecution, then prove it. Show us the evidence. Defend your name with facts, not slogans. The Filipino people deserve no less.

Because this time, the electorate is watching. And they are smarter. They are struggling, suffering, and sacrificing daily. They know that when billions go missing or lives are lost, someone must be held accountable.

2028 is still far off. If the Vice President hopes to lead this nation someday, she must start by showing the courage to face these allegations head-on. Not with emotion. Not with diversion. But with clarity, truth, and a willingness to submit herself to the same laws and standards that she, as a public official, swore to uphold.

The era of impunity is over—or at least, it should be.

#saraimpeachmentmustproceed
#impeachmentofsaraduterte

DO YOU THINK VICE PRESIDENT SARA DUTERTE MUST COME CLEAN AND ANSWER ALL THE ALLEGATIONS HEAPED UPON HER BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES THROUGH THE VERIFIED IMPEACHMENT COMPLAINT?

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“The Resurgence of the Left and Liberals in Philippine Politics: A Portent of Things to Come”
By Richard E.M. Rivera

The results of the 2025 Philippine midterm elections suggest a quiet but consequential reconfiguration of the political landscape. Long marginalized and fragmented, the Philippine Left—alongside liberal reformists—appears to be consolidating both electorally and ideologically. In the senatorial race, preliminary results show Atty. Luke Espiritu of Partido Lakas ng Masa (PLM) placing 29th with 5.17 million votes, closely followed by Teddy Casiño of Bayan Muna with 3.7 million and labor leader Ka Leody de Guzman with 3.3 million. Though outside the winning twelve, their combined showing reflects renewed traction for progressive politics in a system historically dominated by clientelism and elite continuity.

Notably, Liberal Party stalwarts Bam Aquino and Kiko Pangilinan—long assumed to have been politically eclipsed—have made strong comebacks, currently placing second and fifth in the senatorial tally with 16.8 million and 12.2 million votes, respectively. These performances, which far outpace pre-election surveys by Pulse Asia, OCTA Research, and others, suggest that public antipathy toward “yellow” liberalism may be dissipating. While endorsements such as that of Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) likely bolstered Aquino’s numbers, Pangilinan’s resurgence—despite minimal media traction—signals a quiet but growing voter base for moderate liberal reformism.
In the party-list race, the moderate-left Akbayan Party is projected to gain at least three seats with 2.2 million votes, while the relatively unknown Malayang Liberal (ML) secured enough support for a seat with 438,100 votes—outpacing several traditional organizations. Even as Bayan Muna and Gabriela saw reduced numbers, their continued presence illustrates enduring support among sectoral bases. As Sartori argued, changes in party strength—not just party existence—are often the more accurate indicators of systemic political transformation (Sartori 1976).

A Viable Left Alternative

These developments suggest the emergence of a viable, possibly competitive, Left alternative ahead of the 2028 elections. The grassroots-driven campaigns of Espiritu and de Guzman offer a compelling new model: one grounded in public service, labor advocacy, and coherent ideological messaging. Maurice Duverger’s insight remains relevant here—namely, that electoral systems shape party behavior and viability. In hybrid regimes like the Philippines, where plurality and proportional elements coexist, smaller parties can gain institutional footholds when strategically coordinated (Duverger 1954).
With continued coalition-building and improved electoral machinery, the possibility of a unified Left bloc mounting a serious presidential challenge is no longer far-fetched. Samuel Huntington has emphasized that institutionalized opposition is not merely a sign of a maturing democracy—it is a precondition for its survival (Huntington 1968). The growing discipline and political organization of the Philippine Left could provide the system with precisely this kind of stabilizing counterweight.

The Changing Filipino Voter

The 2025 elections also reflect an evolving electorate. Traditional power brokers such as Bong Revilla, Abby Binay, Ben Tulfo, Manny Pacquiao, Willie Revillame and Philip Salvador have all underperformed. Even Camille Villar—despite commanding the largest ad spend of any candidate—barely broke into the top ten. These names all figured prominently in various surveys as leading contenders. This lends credence to Davide Ceron’s thesis that in conditions of institutional distrust, "charisma and outsider narratives gain traction when embedded in credible public performance" (Ceron 2017).

One striking example is the unexpected rise of Bonifacio Bosita, currently in 20th place in the senatorial race. His candidacy—driven by a nationwide grassroots network of motorcycle riders—exemplifies how new constituencies are reshaping political engagement through digital organizing and issue-driven advocacy. His rise underscores that effective political branding, when grounded in grassroots authenticity, can outpace traditional methods such as celebrity endorsements and media saturation. As Ceron also observed, the emotional resonance of outsider figures is amplified when voters perceive consistency between rhetoric and action (Ceron 2017).
Nonetheless, old practices have not entirely vanished. Several top-performing party-list groups have been implicated in large-scale vote-buying, according to multiple media reports. This coexistence of innovation and malpractice suggests that while voter consciousness is rising, the electoral terrain remains uneven and deeply contested.

Local Tremors, National Implications

Equally revealing is the political shake-up occurring at the local level. In Las Piñas, a relatively unknown challenger defeated former senator Cynthia Villar, matriarch of the influential Villar dynasty, in the congressional race. This upset is emblematic of a growing public appetite for fresh leadership and democratic accountability. Similar developments have emerged across the archipelago, where first-time candidates, civic leaders, and reform-oriented professionals—the so-called “middle forces”—are giving entrenched dynasties serious competition.
This trend validates Duverger’s assertion that political innovation often emerges when traditional allegiances weaken and new forms of mobilization take root (Duverger 1954). These “middle voices” are not anti-political; they demand a politics grounded in public performance, social equity, and transparent governance. If sustained, they may serve as catalysts for a broader democratization of representation.


A Still-Potent Right

Yet any celebration of a Left-liberal resurgence must be tempered by the continuing potency of the Right. The Duterte brand remains resilient at the grassroots level. Candidates such as Bong Go and Bato dela Rosa performed strongly, demonstrating the enduring value of well-maintained political networks. Congressman Rodante Marcoleta’s success, backed by the INC, underscores the continued influence of religious endorsements as electoral kingmakers.

Vice President Sara Duterte, despite recent political setbacks, may yet emerge as a formidable contender in 2028—especially if she succeeds in recalibrating her public image. However, if Duterte-aligned factions lose their grip over the next three years, the vacuum they leave behind may not benefit centrist elites but the rising, organized Left. Huntington warned that when existing political institutions fail to accommodate new demands, the result is not merely stasis, but potential breakdown—often followed by the rise of alternative ideological movements offering systemic change (Huntington 1968).

Conclusion

The 2025 midterms may mark a turning point in Philippine democracy. The Left has proven it is no longer confined to the margins; it is becoming a disciplined, ideologically coherent, and electorally relevant force. Filipino voters, increasingly skeptical of dynastic politics and performative populism, are rewarding candidates with clear platforms, credible track records, and genuine grassroots ties.

As Sartori noted, political parties are not only vehicles of participation—they are also mechanisms of accountability and institutional innovation (Sartori 1976). If the current trajectory holds, 2028 may not merely be another contest between political clans, but a genuine opportunity for the Philippine Left to lead the national conversation—and perhaps even the government.

References:

Ceron, Davide. Leaders, Personalities, and Political Behavior. New York: Palgrave Macmillan, 2017.
Duverger, Maurice. Political Parties: Their Organization and Activity in the Modern State. New York: Wiley, 1954.
Huntington, Samuel P. Political Order in Changing Societies. New Haven: Yale University Press, 1968.
Sartori, Giovanni. Parties and Party Systems: A Framework for Analysis. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1976.

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Senator Gringo Honasan and several other non-governmental organizations (NGOs) will submit a petition before the International Criminal Court (ICC) asking that they be considered as "amicus curiae" (friend of the court) to provide additional information and elucidate to the court what happened in former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte's arrest. If granted, the petition will pave the way for the ex-president's release. Will you sign such petition?

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Will you vote celebrities as your Senators this coming elections?

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