The current political crisis, fueled by immense social anger, is the sharpest since the ouster of President Estrada a quarter century ago.

Eleven of the 12 winning senators of the midterm elections attend their proclamation by the National Board of Canvassers, led by Commission on Elections Chairperson George Erwin Garcia (center, back ...

An immense crisis grips the Philippines—a political war between President Ferdinand Marcos Jr and Vice President Sara Duterte, complete with threats of assassinations, military coups, and impeachment.

On 5 February 2025, the Philippine House of Representatives impeached Vice President Sara Duterte. Several allegations prompted the impeachment, including her implied death threats towards President ...

The ex-president of the Philippines, Rodrigo Duterte, could soon become the first Asian former head of state to be tried at ...

Sara Duterte became the first Philippine vice president impeached after 240 lawmakers backed complaints of fund misuse, unexplained wealth, alleged murder plots and betrayal of public trust. The trial ...

Richard Heydarian, senior lecturer at the Asian Center of the University of the Philippines, says the older Duterte has entered the political maelstrom to bolster his family’s defenses as they fight ...

Marta Temido, the head of the EU Election Observation Mission to the Philippines, speaks to the press in Manila, Philippines, May 14, 2025. Credit: Facebook/EU Election Observation Mission to the ...

The improbable election of a Filipino cardinal, such as Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, as pope would mark a historic shift in the Philippines, where a Filipino could wield global influence surpassing ...

This is the historical and legal narrative that should be taught in all our schools, from grade school to college, so that every Filipino will know by heart the extent of Philippine territory Note: ...

A foul-mouthed former Philippine president who jailed political rivals, insulted the pope and claims to have hired “death squad” gangsters is running for re-election in his hometown in a desperate bid ...