A group of civilians including two former government officials filed a graft complaint against Philippine Vice President Sara ...
Observers said the ruling may energise loyalists but is unlikely to sway undecided voters or ease the rivalry shaping Philippine politics.
Like several of his predecessors, the Philippine leader is seeking to preempt opposition and manage rising public outrage over elite graft. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered a ...
Analysts said an alleged plot by retired generals to oust President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr appears inspired by 2001’s EDSA Dos ...
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The art of demolition

IN Philippine politics, demolition is not an accident. It is an art — learned, refined and repeatedly deployed because it works. It is cheaper than governance, faster than persuasion, and far more ...
A specter is haunting Philippine politics today: the specter of gambling, which is being linked to youth addiction, unethical use of public funds, money laundering, kidnapping, and murder. Gambling ...
When Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. took office in June 2022, it was thanks in part to a political alliance he struck with his predecessor, former President Rodrigo Duterte, and his ...
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced an increase in soldiers’ salary, months after his military chief revealed ...
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte takes an oath during a Senate inquiry on the “war on drugs” during his administration at the Philippine Senate in Manila, Oct. 28, 2024 (AP photo by Aaron ...
The idea of introducing morality to Philippine politics surprisingly seems to be a new idea to most of our politicians. In Philippine society, moral politics often intersects with class divisions. The ...
MANILA, Philippines — Filipino voters generally have a negative view of Philippine politics, with more than half describing it either as “magulo” or “corrupt or all about money,” a recent survey ...
IN the vibrant and diverse Philippine political landscape, the need for professionals who can adeptly navigate the ...