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Philippines politics
Philippine Leader Vows Recovery but Quiet on Human Rights
By Jim Gomez
Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s first State of the Nation speech was upbeat, but activists said it suffered "from a crisis of clarity, direction, and vision."
Philippines’ Martial Law Era Remembered Under a New Marcos Presidency
By Jim Gomez
Activists are keen to push back against propaganda that has portrayed the late dictator's reign as a "golden era."
A Counterrevolution in the Philippines: Marcos 2.0
By Richard Javad Heydarian
What can we expect from Ferdinand Marcos Jr.?
Dictator’s Son Marcos Jr. Takes Oath as Philippine President
By Jim Gomez
The inauguration of Ferdinand Marcos Jr. caps off a remarkable 36-year comeback for his controversial family.
Philippine Authorities Order News Site Rappler to Shut Down
By Sebastian Strangio
The news site has published numerous exposes of the Duterte administration's "drug war" and other government abuses.
Sara Duterte-Carpio Sworn in as Philippines’ Vice President
By Sebastian Strangio
The inauguration of the vice president-elect, the daughter of outgoing President Rodrigo Duterte, follows her landslide victory at last month's election.
The Rebirth of Marcos’ ‘New Society:’ A Cautionary Tale 36 Years in the Making
By Japhet Quitzon
Many of the Filipinos who voted for Ferdinand Marcos Jr. had grown tired of corrupt officials, slow progress, and broken promises.
The Options for Duterte’s Post-Presidency
By Mong Palatino
Rodrigo Duterte has pledged to retire to his home in Davao City, Mindanao. But don't rule out another political chapter.
Philippines Congress Officially Proclaims Marcos the Country’s Next President
By Sebastian Strangio
The proclamation finalizes the return of the divisive Marcos clan to the heights of Philippine politics.
How Philippine Education Contributed to the Return of the Marcoses
By Franz Jan Santos
The inclusion of factual errors and blatant misinformation in school textbooks has provided fertile soil for the historical revisionism of the Marcos clan and its allies.
Political Dynasties Dominate Philippines Election — Again
By Mong Palatino
The return to power of the Marcos clan hints at deeper problems with the country's democracy.
No Honeymoon for the Marcos Presidency?
By Mong Palatino
Despite his platform of national "unity," Ferdinand Jr.'s presidency will likely further polarize an already divided society.