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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.
The Duterte Dynasty and Political Culture in the Philippines
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Jean Encinas-Franco.
Disunity Within the Philippines’ First Family
By Mong Palatino
Senator Imee Marcos, the sister of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., has thrown in her lot with his great rivals: the Dutertes.
Rodrigo Duterte’s Other Crimes in the Philippines
By Mong Palatino
The former Philippine president's crimes are much more extensive than those on the docket at the International Criminal Court.
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.
The Globalization of Philippine Political Trolling
By Manuel Enverga III
Methods of online manipulation pioneered during Rodrigo Duterte’s presidency are now being deployed to shape global perceptions of his upcoming trial at the ICC.
Can Philippine President Marcos Survive the Wrath of the Dutertes?
By Mong Palatino
The economy may pose a more serious threat than the fulminations of the Mindanao-based political clan.
Tensions Rising in the Philippines After Former President Duterte’s ICC Arrest
By Ben Sturt
The ex-leader may finally face justice for his bloody “war on drugs”, but the country he leaves behind is increasingly divided.
Filipinos Needed to See Duterte in the Dock
By David Hutt
Since his arrest, the ex-leader, his family, and his supporters have presented a spectacle of unrepentant self-pity.
What’s Next for Philippine Politics After Duterte’s Arrest
By Mong Palatino
Both the Marcos and Duterte camps are actively promoting self-serving narratives about the ex-leader's extradition to The Hague.
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