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Political Dynasties Dominate Philippines Election — Again
By Mong Palatino
The return to power of the Marcos clan hints at deeper problems with the country's democracy.
Philippines Establishes 3 New Coast Guard Outposts in South China Sea
By Associated Press
The new outposts reinforce the presence of Filipino troops in the hotly contested Spratly archipelago.
Philippine Election Marred by Violence, Vote-Buying: Monitoring Mission
By Sebastian Strangio
The report's findings hint at the extent to which Philippine democracy has deteriorated under President Rodrigo Duterte.
Does Marcos Jr. Have an Economic Plan for the Philippines?
By Michael Beltran
Uncertainty and cynicism loom over the Philippine economy amid Marcos’ win.
Will the Philippines’ President-Elect Continue the Country’s Defense Modernization?
By Joshua Espeña
Domestic and international pressures may compel Marcos Jr. to continue the planned upgrades to the country’s armed forces.
Activists Seek Supreme Court Intervention to Head Off Marcos Presidency
By Sebastian Strangio
The petition claims that the son of the former dictator should have been barred from the election due to a past conviction for tax evasion.
The Economic Outlook for the Philippines Under Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
By James Guild
The new president will take the reins at a time of high inflation and monetary tightening in the global financial system.
Fears of a Marcos Government Courting China Are Overblown
By Andrew Yeo and Enrico Gloria
Even if Marcos were to actively engage Beijing – and that’s not a given – there are hard limits to Chinese influence in the Philippines.
No Honeymoon for the Marcos Presidency?
By Mong Palatino
Despite his platform of national "unity," Ferdinand Jr.'s presidency will likely further polarize an already divided society.
Marcos Presidency Complicates US Efforts to Counter China
By David Rising and Jim Gomez
Marcos has been short on specifics about foreign policy, but in interviews he said he wanted to pursue closer ties with China,
Provisional Results Show Landslide Marcos Victory in Philippine Election
By Sebastian Strangio
Filipinos have decisively elected another Marcos and another Duterte to the nation’s two highest offices.
Marcos on the Brink of Victory as Filipinos Vote in Presidential Election
By Sebastian Strangio
As polling stations open across the country, the dictator's son seems set to be elected the country's 17th president.