The Philippines' two leading political dynasties have been at war for two years. It will likely get bloodier and worsen the country's governance. The post The Philippines' Marcos-Duterte War Is ...

A FEW months ago, things looked grim for Sara Duterte, the vice-president of the Philippines. The country’s House of ...

Now that Duterte has been turned over to the ICC, all eyes are now on whether the international tribunal can deliver justice. There are worries that Duterte’s arrest could provoke unrest.

The family began to try to claw back political power almost as soon as they lost it in 1986. His wife Imelda, now 95, remains an influential figure, her name synonymous with ill-gotten wealth.

Philippine politics remains a stage, and the voters keep watching. A sociologist explains why stars still outshine ...

Feature / July 3, 2024 The Political Divorce Rocking the Philippines The feud between the Dutertes and the Marcoses could have dire consequences for the cold war between China and the United States.

The question now is not only whether Sara Duterte will survive her impeachment trial, but whether the institutions meant to uphold justice can resist the gravitational pull of dynastic politics.

The Philippine budget for 2025 is $110 billion (Php6.352 trillion, a 10.1% jump from 2024 budget). Many government transactions, even the ones using digital platforms, lack transparency.

Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr., the son and namesake of the late Philippine dictator, delivers a speech during a campaign rally in San Fernando, Pampanga province, Philippines, on April 29, 2022.