Theories of democracy generally value citizen activism as an essential component of a healthy democratic system. Hence, when people engage in protests, participate in signature campaigns, and contribute to online and offline public discourse, there are bound to be inconveniences, but democracy would certainly still be thriving. What happens, however, if instead of individuals, […]
Author: Alicor Panao
On October 30, 2023, the Philippines held what is arguably the most impactful elections in the country: the 2023 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE). The 2023 elections decided the leaders and council members for the smallest unit of government and the primary implementer of government policies at the grassroots level: the barangay. After the […]