Tag

Philippines elections

‘Dynasty Slayers’ Gained Ground in Philippine Midterms

‘Dynasty Slayers’ Gained Ground in Philippine Midterms

By Patrick Peralta
As expected, the country's established political clans performed well in the May 12 election – but they didn't have everything their way.
US-Philippines Relations Take Center Stage After Midterm Elections

US-Philippines Relations Take Center Stage After Midterm Elections

By Ben Sturt
Following an underwhelming electoral return, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is likely to lean all the more heavily on his relationship with Washington.

The Philippine Midterm Election Results Reflected the Country’s Political Polarization

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

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

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

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

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

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 Police General Files Complaint Against Ex-President for Threatening ‘Joke’

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

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

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

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.

Page 1 of 4