Rodrigo Duterte

President Duterte's mooted vice presidential run would follow in the footsteps of other recent ex-leaders.

Duterte's threat speaks to the concerns that the country may fail to achieve the widespread coverage required to halt transmission of the virus.

Duterte's promise to introduce a federal system joins a long list of unfulfilled campaign promises.

The move follows strong condemnations from senior ministers, including an expletive laden tweet from Foreign Secretary Teodoro Locsin.

In attempting to bring together a scattered opposition, the recently launched 1Sambayan movement faces a host of challenges.

The Philippines president received the unapproved Chinese-made Sinopharm vaccine as COVID-19 cases continue to surge.

The Diplomat spoke with experts, victims, documenters, and communities affected by one of the most polarizing governments in Philippine history.

The leaders' absence doesn't bode well for ASEAN's ability to muster a united front against Myanmar's junta.

While Leila de Lima has been acquitted of one charge, two more continue to hang over her.

The Philippine military claims that a breakthrough is around the corner, but a continuation of the conflict is convenient for many.

In addition to supporting healthcare and low-income households, Manila has focused on propping up its agricultural sector, which employs nearly a quarter of Filipinos.

Rights groups said the Indigenous people had been “red-tagged” after opposing a local dam project. It’s the latest in a string of high-profile police incidents.