THE party-list system was born of a noble impulse: to open the doors of Congress to the marginalized and under-represented in the Philippines. This includes the laborers, farmers, women, indigenous ...

If there was ever an outdated concept in Philippine politics it’s the party-list system. Let’s be honest, it’s not the only one (of course), but it is one of many and should be addressed if we really ...

1. Definition of the negative list system for market access. The negative list system for market access refers to a series of institutional arrangements where the State Council clarifies in a list the ...

Gearing away from its original purpose, the party-list system is now being “bastardized” by questionable groups. Presidential candidates were asked about their view on the party-list system during the ...

THE COMMISSION on Elections (Comelec) should review the country’s party-list system, which critics say has been dominated by big business and political clans. The system should be revamped and aligned ...

IN a recent episode of my program "Abogado" on Bilyonaryo News Channel, my co-host Mike Toledo and I asked Comelec's Ronald Santiago: "Should the party-list system be abolished?" The question stemmed ...

THE Center for People Empowerment in Governance (CenPEG) has condemned the blatant manipulation of the party-list system, where political dynasties, retired government officials, and wealthy ...

Isn’t it clear that the party-list system is being abused? If the Commission on Elections cannot stop these abuses, the system should be abolished. Of the more than 100 party-list congressmen, only ...

This old-fashioned system to plowing through your to-do list is still relevant in today’s multitasking, distracted world. Some people swear by to-do apps. Others believe they hinder productivity. And ...

'Seats in the House of Representatives may be taken away by law, but a genuine organization with a real constituency and real advocacies cannot be melted by the mere stroke of a pen' Maverick ...