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Sara Duterte

Philippine Police General Files Complaint Against Ex-President for Threatening ‘Joke’

Philippine Police General Files Complaint Against Ex-President for Threatening ‘Joke’

By Sebastian Strangio
At a political rally last week, Rodrigo Duterte joked about killing 15 senators with a bomb in order to free up positions for his own party's candidates.

Election Campaign Begins in the Philippines with Marcos-Duterte War of Words

Election Campaign Begins in the Philippines with Marcos-Duterte War of Words

By Mong Palatino
The conflict between the two prominent political clans has continued into the first week of campaigning for May's mid-term polls.
Campaigning Begins in Philippine Mid-term Election Amid Vice-Presidential Impeachment Drama

Campaigning Begins in Philippine Mid-term Election Amid Vice-Presidential Impeachment Drama

By Sebastian Strangio
Last week's impeachment of Sara Duterte has added an extra weight of political significance to the 12 Senate seats up for election.

Philippine Vice President Duterte Vows to Fight Impeachment

Philippine Vice President Duterte Vows to Fight Impeachment

By Sebastian Strangio
Sara Duterte said that it was too early to consider resigning, which would preempt the impeachment and preserve her ability to run for office in future.

Some Thoughts On Sara Duterte’s Impeachment

Some Thoughts On Sara Duterte’s Impeachment

By David Hutt
Ahead of mid-term elections in May, Philippine politics seems destined to be consumed by the Marcos-Duterte feud.

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Philippine Lawmakers Vote to Impeach Vice President Sara Duterte

Philippine Lawmakers Vote to Impeach Vice President Sara Duterte

By Sebastian Strangio
The vote marks the culmination of a bitter feud between Duterte and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

Philippine President Links Budget Petition to ‘Destabilization’ Plot

Philippine President Links Budget Petition to ‘Destabilization’ Plot

By Mong Palatino
Concerns about corruption in budget allocations have been drawn into the intensifying political war between the Marcos and Duterte clans.
The Politics of ‘Ayuda’ in the Philippines

The Politics of ‘Ayuda’ in the Philippines

By Mong Palatino
Government funds intended for the poor are often used by politicians as a form of political patronage.

What to Expect in Philippine Politics in 2025

What to Expect in Philippine Politics in 2025

By Mong Palatino
The mid-term elections and the ongoing feud between the Marcos and Duterte families are set to dominate the headlines this year.

Philippine Congressional Committee Recommends Filing of Criminal Charges Against Duterte

Philippine Congressional Committee Recommends Filing of Criminal Charges Against Duterte

By Mong Palatino
The former president's "war on drugs" was marked by "abuse of power and institutional impunity," lawmakers say.

Coup Plot Dismissed in the Philippines

Coup Plot Dismissed in the Philippines

By Mong Palatino
Amid an escalating political feud, former President Rodrigo Duterte has called for military action against his successor's administration.
Activists File Second Impeachment Complaint Against Philippine Vice President

Activists File Second Impeachment Complaint Against Philippine Vice President

By Sebastian Strangio
Amid her fiery feud with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., pressure is building for Congress to remove Sara Duterte from office.

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