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Senator-elect Loren Legarda (File photo) MANILA - The development as a nation should be pursued with the end goal that everyone should benefit from the country's economic gains, returning Senator Loren Legarda said on Thursday. During the Development Academy of the Philippines' (DAP) Thursday Talks: Webinar Series on Socio-Political and Economic Perspectives, Legarda said progress should not be measured by the country's infrastructure or urban development alone, but by looking at the quality of life, the welfare, and well-being of every Filipino. "Because in the midst of this ...

WHEN I started actively working on governance issues 10 years ago, it seemed that there would be a rational sequence of actions leading to...

– ‘Yemi Adamolekun “Of all the institutions of a democratic society, there’s none as formidable as an awakened and conscious citizenry.” ― Shehu Sani When I started actively working on governance issues 10 years ago, it seemed that there would be a rational sequence of actions leading to holding public office holders accountable. People put themselves forward to serve and when they fail to deliver on their promises, refuse to serve or serve in ways that are destructive, we bring this to their attention, expecting them to realign. If they do not comply, we vote them out of office o...