We have no choice but to rebuild our badly shaken country. Our people speak their mind through the public opinion surveys – not through demagogues. The latest surveys almost replicate each other, showing President Bongbong Marcos’ trust rating move into net negative territory. Building new institutions to supplement those damaged in the runaway corruption we saw requires a higher level of democratic self-awareness. The Great 2025 Corruption Scandal must be the last nail in the coffin of the badly designed post-1987 constitutional order.

Source: Philippine Star December 31, 2025 16:20 UTC