Citizens engaging & watching government for a better PhilippinesBlogWatch began in November 2009 as a group of independent-minded bloggers and social media users helping with voter education. It has ...

An opinion piece on the Supreme Court’s July 25, 2025 ruling halting Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial, exploring its legal basis, political fallout, and how it reshapes the road to the ...

Noemi Lardizabal-Dado is a Content Strategist with over 16 years experience in blogging, content management, citizen advocacy and media literacy and over 26 years in web development. Otherwise known ...

Online gambling in the Philippines is booming—but at what cost? Explore the rise of iGaming, the crackdown on POGOs and e-sabong, and the growing social impact of digital betting on Filipino lives.

Vice President Sara Duterte is facing a moment few in her position ever have. On February 5, 2025, the House of Representatives voted to impeach her—only the second time this has happened to a sitting ...

Aya Clamor June 12, 2025 This year’s celebration of Philippine Independence Day, like many in recent memory, risks devolving into a hollow ritual. Political and economic realities endured by the ...

What happens when AI tools built to help people are turned into political weapons? According to a new OpenAI report, it’s already happening — and not just in far-off countries. One of the clearest ...

Learn how journalists and civic professionals in the Philippines are using AI tools like Google Trends, Pinpoint, and NotebookLM to verify information, counter disinformation, and enhance election ...

As the Philippines heads towards the 2025 midterm elections, the prevailing presence of political dynasties continues to be a defining characteristic of the country’s political history. Under such a ...

Noemi Lardizabal-Dado is a Content Strategist with over 16 years experience in blogging, content management, citizen advocacy and media literacy and over 26 years in web development. Otherwise known ...

BlogWatch began in November 2009 as a group of independent-minded bloggers and social media users helping with voter education. It has since evolved into a group of citizen advocates who engage ...

Insightspedia's Pinasurvey reveals one-third of Filipino voters value competence in candidates, challenging traditional campaign strategies and empowering candidates to connect with their constituents ...