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Philippines 2022 election
Why Are Southeast Asia’s Young Voters Turning to Illiberal Populists?
By Imran Said and Alexander Berghaus
Recent elections have upended the assumption that young people are inherently more progressive than their elders.
Indonesia’s President Congratulates Successor-elect Following Decisive Victory
By Sebastian Strangio
The election of Prabowo Subianto bears a striking resemblance to the comeback victory of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in 2022.
A Counterrevolution in the Philippines: Marcos 2.0
By Richard Javad Heydarian
What can we expect from Ferdinand Marcos Jr.?
Dictator’s Son Marcos Jr. Takes Oath as Philippine President
By Jim Gomez
The inauguration of Ferdinand Marcos Jr. caps off a remarkable 36-year comeback for his controversial family.
Sara Duterte-Carpio Sworn in as Philippines’ Vice President
By Sebastian Strangio
The inauguration of the vice president-elect, the daughter of outgoing President Rodrigo Duterte, follows her landslide victory at last month's election.
The Options for Duterte’s Post-Presidency
By Mong Palatino
Rodrigo Duterte has pledged to retire to his home in Davao City, Mindanao. But don't rule out another political chapter.
In the Philippines, Civil Society Grows Amid Democratic Backsliding
By Ronald Castillo
The vibrant and volunteer election campaign of Vice President Leni Robredo offered some glimmers of hope for the country's democracy.
Philippines Congress Officially Proclaims Marcos the Country’s Next President
By Sebastian Strangio
The proclamation finalizes the return of the divisive Marcos clan to the heights of Philippine politics.
How Philippine Education Contributed to the Return of the Marcoses
By Franz Jan Santos
The inclusion of factual errors and blatant misinformation in school textbooks has provided fertile soil for the historical revisionism of the Marcos clan and its allies.
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.
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.
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.
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