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Philippines presidency
June 30, 2022
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.
June 08, 2022
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.
November 03, 2021
Filipino Activists Want Marcos Son Out of Presidential Race
By Jim Gomez
Human rights groups say Marcos Jr. is not eligible to run for president due to a 1995 tax evasion conviction, which should legally render him ineligible to hold public office.
June 24, 2021
Philippine Democracy Scion, Ex-President Benigno Aquino Dies
By Jim Gomez
The former Philippine president, in office from 2010 to 2016, was the heir to a family legacy of opposition to authoritarianism.
June 29, 2017
What's Really Behind Duterte’s Disappearances in the Philippines?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
His administration has not found a sustainable way to deal with the president's prolonged absences.
May 13, 2017
Is Rodrigo Duterte Really Anti-American?
By Mong Palatino
The Philippine president’s actions prove that this label is far too simplistic.
July 01, 2016
Philippines Enters the Duterte Era
By Mong Palatino
In his inaugural address, the new president gave a glimpse of what to expect during his term.
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