First word LIKE any state wary in its vigil over national security and the national interest, the Philippines has a foreign ...

The Philippines' two leading political dynasties have been at war for two years. It will likely get bloodier and worsen the country's governance. The post The Philippines' Marcos-Duterte War Is ...

But according to research by a group of Filipino economists, “Political dynasties in the Philippines are exceptional in their persistence and scope. Almost 80 percent of Congress and well over 50 ...

Asia Society Philippines Center Head and Managing Director Natalie Christine V. Jorge writes on the 2025 Philippine election.

Persistent inequality and deeply rooted political structures have been preventing the Philippines from moving upward from its present status as a lower-middle income country.

Vico Sotto made a bold announcement during his inaugural address on Monday, declaring that he will not seek any political ...

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 ...

Political violence is nothing new in the Philippines. It was, after all, the site of the world’s worst massacre of media workers when 58 people, including 32 journalists, were murdered in 2009 ...

Overall, Western media often misinterpret, or oversimplify, Philippine politics due to cultural, historical, and geopolitical blind spots. Here are seven key ways they get it wrong: #1.

The prevalence of political dynasties in the Philippines is a long-standing issue that has hindered the nation’s progress for decades. The 1987 Constitution explicitly prohibits political ...

“More Political Than We Admit” edited by Julio C. Teehankee (Vibal Foundation, 2024) is an anthology of 17 essays on Philippine politics.