Under the financial bail system in the Philippines, freedom can be purchased. Justice becomes dependent not on risk but on the contents of one's wallet.

MANILA — Ramil Madriaga claimed that his decision to testify against Sara Duterte stemmed from a personal falling-out involving Harry Roque, whom he accused of filing a kidnapping case against him. FROM LOYAL SUPPORTER TO KEY WITNESSIn a sworn affidavit submitted to the House Committee on Justice, Madriaga described himself as a former loyal supporter […]