The Philippine president and Congress have begun looking into possibly massive corruption in flood control projects that may ...

Like several of his predecessors, the Philippine leader is seeking to preempt opposition and manage rising public outrage over elite graft.

MANILA (Reuters) -An alliance of 30 influential Philippine business and civic organisations is demanding an independent ...

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 ...

By Renester P. Suralta The Philippines is a country that has faced numerous challenges over the years, including political ...

The Philippine government itself was accused of employing “cyber troops” to wage an online campaign of disinformation and harassment against those who spoke out against Duterte.

The collapse of the Marcos–Duterte alliance ushers in a critical moment for Philippine democracy, as legal accountability faces the powerful forces of dynastic politics.

The powerful Marcos and Duterte political clans are engaged in bitter political conflict in the Philippines. While personalities and personal ambitions – and death threats – have claimed the ...

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Saturday announced he was retiring from politics and dropping plans to run for vice president in elections next year, when his term ...

Since the election, last spring, of President Rodrigo Duterte, the Philippines has witnessed the effects of increasingly demagogic politics on its culture and institutions. While Duterte has won ...

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.

Political dynasties have shaped the Philippine government as we know it. They have, inevitably, also been a hot topic of debate especially among Filipino voters. A study conducted by researchers ...