Political butterflies are not surprising, since this political phenomenon is common and aims to align with dominant parties, especially those of the incumbent president. But barefaced party hopping, ...

The recent Senate elections in the Philippines delivered an unexpected result, sparking concerns among those closely ...

The results leave the bitter political war unresolved, which in itself is a striking setback for Marcos. The election was, for the ruling elite, a referendum on Philippine ties with its former ...

The Philippine election body Comelec has not disqualified political party Bayan Muna from the archipelago's May 12, 2025 elections, contrary to rumours that spread online the weekend before the vote.

a political science professor at the University of the Philippines. "Sara is looking good in terms of acquittal." 'CONSEQUENTIAL ELECTION' The impeachment of Duterte by the Marcos-aligned lower ...

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. casts his ballot at a polling station in Batac, Ilocos Norte, during midterm elections held on May 12, 2025. Credit: Facebook/Bongbong Marcos The results ...

New and old political dynasties have swarmed again the party-list elections. Research by the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism shows that 36 of the 54 or 66% of party-list groups in ...

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, who is awaiting trial for alleged crimes against humanity, was expected to win the race for Davao mayor.

Down, but Not Out: Philippines Election Gifts Duterte a Shot at Political Survival By Karen ... "To the newly elected, regardless of party or coalition, I extend my hand. Let us move forward ...

Research by the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism (PCIJ) shows that 36 out of 54 party-list groups in the current 19th Congress have at least one nominee belonging to a political family.