The Philippines faces surging inflation, an economy stagnating below its own targets, and leaders consumed by political warfare instead of governance. Yet the 2028 election under existing rules will produce one of three outcomes: a Marcos-endorsed successor inheriting the same corruption networks, a Duterte son running a vengeance presidency, or a well-intentioned opposition leader trapped inside the same broken institutional cage. None of these changes the system. The SOTTO GAMBIT argues that the Philippines can do something different, legally and constitutionally, before 2028 closes the window. Learn more about it. This is Part 1 of a 7-part series
Manuscripts, Misinformation, and the Myth of the “1,800-Year Bible”
I scrolled past a confident-sounding Facebook post the other day. It claimed Christians read the Byzantine text for 1,800 years, until Westcott and Hort arrived and “fixed” it. It sounded neat and convincing. The villains were clear. The history, the logic, and the evidence do not survive even a few minutes of scrutiny, and that matters. If you care about the truth, it is worth examining the evidence for yourself. Read more.
Myths, Muscles and Mactan: The Lapu-Lapu We Keep Inventing
Did Lapu-Lapu really have six-pack abs? On the eve of Kadaugan sa Mactan, a Facebook casting call asked Filipinos exactly that. The primary sources tell a very different story — and why getting it wrong matters more than you’d think.
The 99.74% Question – On the Monterrazas de Cebu Brouhaha
A critical examination of the mathematical and engineering claims made in defense of the Monterrazas de Cebu development following the deadly Typhoon Tino floods of November 2025. This analysis challenges the developer’s use of the UP-IESM hydrological study, focusing specifically on the 99.74% detention pond capture claim and the undisclosed runoff coefficient that makes independent verification of that figure technically impossible among other issues.
Sampling Justice: Mainstream media’s and ICC’s misstep in miscounting misdeeds
Has the International Criminal Court (ICC) appropriately applied statistical methodology in its legal processes regarding the crimes against humanity charges against Duterte?This question arises from a recent Philippine Daily Inquirer (PDI) post, which discusses the ICC’s categorization of 43 cases as “representative examples” amidst a broader investigation into 12,000 to 30,000 deaths (Baclig, 2025). This […]
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