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The PCIJ published on April 3, “The Dutertes: Wealth Reveal & Riddles,” examining the statements, assets, liabilities and net worth (SALN) of the President, his son Paolo and daughter Sara Duterte-Carpio. The reports noted inconsistencies in the SALNs submitted by the three public officials to concerned government agencies.
By FLOREEN SIMON and MALOU MANGAHAS Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism IN THE May 2019 elections, not just two but all three children of President Rodrigo R. Duterte by estranged spouse Elizabeth A. Zimmerman are running. But unlike those of many other candidates, their clan coffers won’t be running empty. In fact, these are probably…
By FLOREEN SIMON and MALOU MANGAHAS Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism BY THE DISCLOSURES in their asset records, President Rodrigo Duterte, Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte, and former Davao City Vice Mayor Paolo Duterte have interests and engagements in a total of at least 23 corporate entities. A majority of these are involved in the…
Is the President honestly poor or honestly rich? The disclosures in his asset records across 20 years are woefully inconsistent, or less than fully open.
This week, the New People’s Army, the armed wing of the Communist Party of the Philippines, will celebrate its 50th year anniversary.
This week, the Armed Forces of the Philippines presented to the media a boxful of evidence that will purportedly prove that progressive groups are, indeed, front organizations of the Communist Party of the Philippines. The said box, however, read, “Jabidah Massacre.” What is Jabidah Massacre? Watch this.
In this episode, Bulatlat looks back on the importance of commemorating the World Day against Cybercensorship.
In this episode, Bulatlat looks back on the revolutionary roots of the International Women’s Day.
In this episode, Bulatlat looks back at the first People Up Rising that ousted the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos Sr.
In this episode, Bulatlat remembers the execution of the three Filipino priests who fought the Spanish colonization. Today, church people remain under attack for standing in solidarity with the Filipino people in their struggles and aspirations.
In this episode, Bulatlat remembers the execution of the three Filipino priests who fought the Spanish colonization. Today, church people remain under attack for standing in solidarity with the Filipino people in their struggles and aspirations.