Bloc voting concentrates influence in leaders, redirects accountability away from individual citizens, fosters patronage, and constrains policy competition—making it a symptom of democratic fragility rather than a remedy.
Dr. Maria Ela L. Atienza, Dr. Jean S. Encinas-Franco, and Dr. Sol Dorotea R. Iglesias shared their insights on the…
When the Supreme Court speaks with one voice, the public listens. But when it speaks with one voice while echoing…
In Philippine politics, it remains true that money talks. But in this election, at least, the voices of Pasigueños proved more powerful.
Without public vigilance and institutional accountability, the promise of inclusive representation will remain hollow.