Philippines politics

Vice President Sara Duterte's use of confidential and intelligence funds (CIFs), which are usually reserved for the security forces, has raised eyebrows.

The change “calls for deep and fundamental transformations in all sectors of society and government," but critics say the reforms are no more than skin-deep.

A proposal to resettle 50,000 refugees, mostly former employees of the U.S. government in Afghanistan, has stirred up a political controversy.

Recent events suggest that the Marcos-Duterte "UniTeam" that stormed last year's presidential election may not make it to the next election in 2028.

Sara Duterte's resignation from Lakas-CMD followed the demotion of her ally, former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, in the House of Representatives.

The Philippine Congress is pushing forward with a plan for a constitutional convention, despite a long history of public opposition to amendments.

This year's commemoration was a sign of how far Philippine democracy has come, and also how far it has yet to go.

The start of 2023 should have been triumphant for President Marcos. Instead, domestic and international attention was monopolized by the chaos unfolding at the country's airports.

Jose Maria Sison had lived in self-exile in The Netherlands since his release from prison in 1986.

The recent expulsion by the president's party of Executive Secretary Vic Rodriguez has highlighted the shambolic state of affairs within the administration.

So far, the reasons that the new leader has offered have been vague and at times incoherent.

Is the daughter of the former president gearing up for her own presidential run in 2028?