Here’s what to know about the crucial midterms and the rival dynasties at the heart of the Southeast Asian nation’s politics.

The Philippines’ parliamentary elections reflect yet another vote between dynastic political families, but the outcome still ...

The latest political games also distract from the steps Washington has taken to strengthen its military presence in the Philippines. In early 2023, the US acquired four more bases on the ...

A Philippine midterm election may have leaned in President Ferdinand Marcos Jr's favour but the stronger-than-expected showing for estranged vice president and bitter rival Sara Duterte may have given ...

This conversation with Dr. Jean Encinas-Franco – a professor in the Department of Political Science, College of Social Sciences and Philosophy, University of the Philippines, Diliman – is the ...

The Philippines must act decisively to strengthen its political foundations or risk watching its demographic advantage slip through its fingers. Now is the best time to invest in good governance. 0 ...

arming themselves with both local and international political ammunition. This fallout coincided with rising tensions between the Philippines and China in the South China Sea, including a November ...

Bishop Jose Colin Bagaforo, president of Caritas Philippines, is one of the petitioners seeking the Supreme Court’s help against political dynasties. (Credit: Diocese of Kidapawan via CBCP News.) ...