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Philippines politics
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.
Philippine Congressional Committee Recommends Filing of Criminal Charges Against Duterte
By Mong Palatino
The former president's "war on drugs" was marked by "abuse of power and institutional impunity," lawmakers say.
China Is Watching the Political Disarray in Nations Along the First Island Chain
By Hung Tran
It’s not just South Korea; all the U.S. allies along the first island chain are in a period of political turmoil. And China is hoping to benefit.
Coup Plot Dismissed in the Philippines
By Mong Palatino
Amid an escalating political feud, former President Rodrigo Duterte has called for military action against his successor's administration.
Activists File Second Impeachment Complaint Against Philippine Vice President
By Sebastian Strangio
Amid her fiery feud with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., pressure is building for Congress to remove Sara Duterte from office.
Philippine President Discourages Impeachment Bid Against the Vice President
By Mong Palatino
Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has also described his feud with Vice President Sara Duterte and her family as a "storm in a teacup."
Philippine Vice President Denies Planning to Kill President Marcos
By Sebastian Strangio
Sara Duterte's references to the EDSA Revolution, which overthrew Marcos' father in 1986, have pushed their rivalry into a more ominous phase.
Philippines’ President Marcos Condemns Vice President’s Assassination Threat
By Sebastian Strangio
The intensifying feud between the Marcos and Duterte camps looks set to reshape Philippine politics in the run-up to the next presidential election in 2028.
High-level Corruption Probe Leads to Insults and Death Threats in the Philippines
By Mong Palatino
Vice President Sara Duterte claimed that she had hired assassins to kill the president and his close allies in the event of her own death.
Philippines Inches Closer to Cooperating with the International Criminal Court
By Mong Palatino
The Marcos administration's hardline position toward the ICC is beginning to soften as its feud with the Dutertes intensifies.
In Not Prosecuting Duterte, Marcos Shows Political and Moral Cowardice
By David Hutt
The Philippine president is relying on international law in the South China Sea. He should also pursue accountability for victims of his predecessor's bloody drug war.
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