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Philippines’ Marcos to Pursue Bilateral Deal With Beijing Over South China Sea
By Sebastian Strangio
The leading candidate's comments suggest that his victory in May could lead to an extension of President Rodrigo Duterte's divisive China policy.
Twitter Removes Hundreds of Accounts Linked to Philippines’ Marcos Jr.
By Sebastian Strangio
The accounts are part of the politician's well-oiled machinery of social media manipulation.
Philippines Election Body Dismisses Petition to Bar Marcos from Presidential Poll
By Sebastian Strangio
Opponents of the Marcos clan have filed a number of petitions seeking to disqualify Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos from the May election.
Social Media Misinformation and the 2022 Philippine Elections
By Japhet Quitzon
Next year's presidential contest is set to produce a dramatic sequel to the “social media election" of 2016.
Philippines Presidential Race: Marcos and the Specter of Martial Law
By Michael Beltran
With Bongbong entering the race, and the Dutertes floating around the edges, the Philippine presidential election is stirring up dark memories.
Philippine VP Leni Robredo Enters Crowded Presidential Ring
By Sebastian Strangio
The May 2022 poll is shaping up as a rematch of the close-run vice presidential race of 2016.
Son of Philippine Dictator Marcos Announces Presidential Campaign
By Sebastian Strangio
Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has promised the Philippine people "unifying leadership," despite his family's dark and divisive legacy.
Why Do Filipinos Keep Voting for Authoritarian Leaders?
By Gretchen Abuso
A lack of thorough education has helped blur the Philippines’ history – and the lessons of the past.
Why the Philippines’ Vice-Presidential Election Recount Matters
By Erin Cook
The recount puts the spotlight on the country’s political history and could have significance for its future trajectory.
Why the Philippines' Duterte Should Rethink the Vice Presidency
By Mong Palatino
It’s time for the country to revisit the role of its vice president.
Road to Nowhere? Peace Efforts in the Southern Philippines
By Peter M. Sales
The derailing of the work of peace makers is raising the odds of renewed conflict in Mindanao.
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