Democracy in the Digital Age: The Case for Automated Elections
Automate the elections, uphold the sanctity of the ballot.
Commentary: Enabling digital transformation
Paco Pangalangan originally published in Philstar.com When people talk about the Philippines’ digital transformation, the conversation often focuses on improving the country’s digital infrastructure. And that makes sense. Over the past year, the continuous lockdown has forced us to become increasingly reliant on the internet for things like going to work, doing groceries, checking in with […]
Statement on BRI and Corrosive Capital
Democracy Watch Philippines echoes concerns that have been raised that China‐funded infrastructure projects, such as the Kaliwa Dam and the Chico River Irrigation project, have tell-tail signs of debt trap diplomacy, the possible seizure of our country’s strategic assets, and national security risks. Most glaring is lack of transparency in the contracts and agreements of […]
Exercise your Right to Vote, Register Now!
Exercise your Right to Vote, Register Now! Democracy Watch supports the resumption of voters’ registration in areas under general community quarantine. It lauds the efforts of the Commission on Elections to observe the necessary health protocols while making sure that this democratic process continues. The COMELEC also stressed that they are continuing to sanitize their […]
On Bayanihan 1 and 2 spending
On Bayanihan 1 and 2 spending The combined budget allocated to the Bayanihan 1 and 2 laws last year amounted to a whopping ₱440.5 billion. The amounts involved are shocking, but arguably essential to help Filipinos respond to this public health economic crisis. More shocking, however, and far less defensible, is the clear lack of […]