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Rodrigo Duterte
Philippines Will Not Rejoin International Criminal Court, Marcos Says
By Sebastian Strangio
The announcement came after the Hague-based ICC sought to restart its investigation into former President Rodrigo Duterte's "war on drugs."
The First 30 Days of the Marcos Presidency
By Mong Palatino
If the past month is anything to go by, the new administration is poised to carry on the legacy of Rodrigo Duterte.
Arrests and Censorship Mark Rodrigo Duterte’s Final Month in Power
By Mong Palatino
The president has solidified his reputation as a leader who enabled the rapid deterioration of human rights in the Philippines.
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’ Duterte to Skip Upcoming US-ASEAN Summit
By Sebastian Strangio
The May 12-13 summit will take place just days after millions of Filipinos go to the polls to elect Duterte's successor.
Duterte, Xi Talk South China Sea in Virtual Summit
By Sebastian Strangio
The call forms a neat bookend to Duterte's six years of controversial rapprochement with China.
How Long Will Rodrigo Duterte Remain Neutral in the Philippine Election?
By Mong Palatino
So far the Philippine leader has refrained from anointing a successor. But he could just be waiting for the right moment.
Marcos Jr. Receives Electoral Endorsement From President Duterte’s Party
By Sebastian Strangio
The declaration by the president's faction of PDP-Laban will add further wind to the frontrunner's sails ahead of the May 9 election.
The Philippine Government’s Distrust of Fact-Checkers
By Mong Palatino
Fact-checkers are a vital bulwark against the wave of election-related misinformation. But such efforts are coming under attack.
Philippine Senator and Leading Duterte Critic Marks Five Years in Jail
By Sebastian Strangio
According to a leading human rights group, Senator Leila de Lima's detention "exemplifies the lawlessness and cruelty of the Duterte administration.”
Presidential Election Campaign Kicks Off in the Philippines
By Mong Palatino
On May 9, 65.7 million Filipinos will go to the polls to choose who will succeed President Rodrigo Duterte.
The Philippines in 2022: Elections, Omicron, and a Delayed Recovery
By Mong Palatino
The nation faces a tough year, but the upcoming presidential election heralds winds of change.