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Philippines Elections 2022

Elections in a Pandemic: How Filipinos Can Safely Elect Their Leaders

Elections in a Pandemic: How Filipinos Can Safely Elect Their Leaders

By Anthony Esguerra
The Philippines will soon conduct one of Asia’s largest elections in 2022. One expert says the campaign period is beginning to look like a “public health nightmare.”

Neri Colmenares: The Martial Law Survivor Pursuing a Philippine Senate Seat

Neri Colmenares: The Martial Law Survivor Pursuing a Philippine Senate Seat

By Michael Beltran
Colmenares wants to prevent the Philippines from returning to the dark times of the Marcos dictatorship.
Presidential Election Campaign Kicks Off in the Philippines

Presidential Election Campaign Kicks Off in the Philippines

By Mong Palatino
On May 9, 65.7 million Filipinos will go to the polls to choose who will succeed President Rodrigo Duterte.

The Philippines in 2021: Duterte’s Flip-Flops and Women Holding the Line

The Philippines in 2021: Duterte’s Flip-Flops and Women Holding the Line

By Mong Palatino
The past year has reflected the tendencies and eccentricities that marked Rodrigo Duterte's first five years in power.

Philippine Leader Quits Senate Race in Latest Flip-flop

Philippine Leader Quits Senate Race in Latest Flip-flop

By Jim Gomez
Duterte quit the senate race and his preferred candidate, Bong Go, quit the presidential race.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

Social Media Misinformation and the 2022 Philippine Elections

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.

Filipino Activists Want Marcos Son Out of Presidential Race

Filipino Activists Want Marcos Son Out of Presidential Race

By Jim Gomez
Human rights groups say Marcos Jr. is not eligible to run for president due to a 1995 tax evasion conviction, which should legally render him ineligible to hold public office.
Philippines Presidential Race: Marcos and the Specter of Martial Law

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

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.

Duterte’s Party Picks Him as VP Candidate in Philippines

Duterte’s Party Picks Him as VP Candidate in Philippines

By Kiko Rosario and David Rising
Under Philippine law, the vice president is elected separately from the president.

Duterte Vs the International Criminal Court

Duterte Vs the International Criminal Court

By Michael Beltran
Can Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte be indicted for "crimes against humanity”? And if so, can he be brought to justice?
What the Philippines Can Learn from Myanmar’s Election

What the Philippines Can Learn from Myanmar’s Election

By Mong Palatino
Lesson #1: Stinging international rebukes over human rights abuses do not necessarily translate into fewer votes.

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