The current political crisis, fueled by immense social anger, is the sharpest since the ouster of President Estrada a quarter century ago.

An immense crisis grips the Philippines—a political war between President Ferdinand Marcos Jr and Vice President Sara Duterte, complete with threats of assassinations, military coups, and impeachment.

Greed and audacity in politics infuriate us. Many want to grab whatever they can get; they treat politics as a self-service store. Political culture is increasingly deteriorating, not only in the ...

On 5 February 2025, the Philippine House of Representatives impeached Vice President Sara Duterte. Several allegations prompted the impeachment, including her implied death threats towards President ...

Sara Duterte became the first Philippine vice president impeached after 240 lawmakers backed complaints of fund misuse, unexplained wealth, alleged murder plots and betrayal of public trust. The trial ...

The ex-president of the Philippines, Rodrigo Duterte, could soon become the first Asian former head of state to be tried at ...

Unpacking the Local Impact of China’s Mega-Projects on Kyrgyzstan’s Regions Eleven of the 12 winning senators of the midterm elections attend their proclamation by the National Board of Canvassers, ...

Richard Heydarian, senior lecturer at the Asian Center of the University of the Philippines, says the older Duterte has entered the political maelstrom to bolster his family’s defenses as they fight ...

Marta Temido, the head of the EU Election Observation Mission to the Philippines, speaks to the press in Manila, Philippines, May 14, 2025. Credit: Facebook/EU Election Observation Mission to the ...

MANILA (Reuters) - Celebrity hearthrobs and TV stars have fallen out of favor with the Philippine electorate which is choosing political pedigree over on-screen persona in this week's congressional ...

A foul-mouthed former Philippine president who jailed political rivals, insulted the pope and claims to have hired “death squad” gangsters is running for re-election in his hometown in a desperate bid ...