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Philippines 2025 mid-term election
The Philippine Midterm Election Results Reflected the Country’s Political Polarization
By Mong Palatino
The results have set the scene for a similarly polarized battle during Vice President Sara Duterte's upcoming Senate impeachment trial.
Philippine Midterm Election Marred by Violence, Vote-buying: Monitors
By Sebastian Strangio
Two international election monitoring groups noted “systemic deficiencies," especially in local elections.
Duterte Allies Perform Strongly in Philippine Midterm Elections
By Sebastian Strangio
Candidates aligned with the former president are on track to win four Senate seats, which could be crucial in Vice President Sara Duterte's upcoming impeachment trial.
Marcos-Duterte Feud Looms Large as Philippines Approaches May 12 Midterms
By Sebastian Strangio
The dramatic feud between the two political dynasties has polarized the Filipino electorate and crowded out substantial policy debates.
Philippine Authorities Call Out Alleged Chinese Election Interference
By Mong Palatino
Intelligence agencies have warned that China-affiliated entities are "amplifying divisive political discourse” ahead of the midterm elections on May 12.
Pro-Marcos Candidates Set to Dominate Philippine Senate Election: Poll
By Sebastian Strangio
Candidates endorsed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. are on track to win nine of the 12 Senate seats up for grabs at the midterm elections in May.
Philippine Govt Condemns Senator For Saying He Won’t Surrender to ICC
By Sebastian Strangio
As chief of the Philippine National Police, Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa implemented ex-President Rodrigo Duterte's deadly "war on drugs."
Philippine Police General Files Complaint Against Ex-President for Threatening ‘Joke’
By Sebastian Strangio
At a political rally last week, Rodrigo Duterte joked about killing 15 senators with a bomb in order to free up positions for his own party's candidates.
Election Campaign Begins in the Philippines with Marcos-Duterte War of Words
By Mong Palatino
The conflict between the two prominent political clans has continued into the first week of campaigning for May's mid-term polls.
Campaigning Begins in Philippine Mid-term Election Amid Vice-Presidential Impeachment Drama
By Sebastian Strangio
Last week's impeachment of Sara Duterte has added an extra weight of political significance to the 12 Senate seats up for election.
The Politics of ‘Ayuda’ in the Philippines
By Mong Palatino
Government funds intended for the poor are often used by politicians as a form of political patronage.
What to Expect in Philippine Politics in 2025
By Mong Palatino
The mid-term elections and the ongoing feud between the Marcos and Duterte families are set to dominate the headlines this year.
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