China called the allegations ‘malicious smears’ after three people were arrested on suspicion of leaking sensitive ...

After a long delay, the upcoming polls will determine whether the institutions created by the peace agreement can sustain a durable transition to peace and democratic governance.

IN the Philippines, a political campaign is less a debate over white papers and more an invitation to a family reunion. While modern democracies are theoretically built on the bedrock of competing ...

The Philippines has long been the closest US ally in Asia. Now Washington wants something more: a place to make bullets and ...

Cynthia Villar, a two-term senator, addresses a political rally in Las Piñas in the run-up to last month’s Philippine midterm election. Villar was one of several prominent political dynasts to lose ...

The Philippine military claims the 56-year insurgency is near the finish line. But veteran rebels say the roots of rebellion remain.

Upended expectations rippled through Philippine politics on May 12, 2025, when voters dealt a stunning blow to President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.—his Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas won only ...

Catholic leaders joined activists in the Philippines to criticize the national parliament for delaying the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte, who is accused of misuse of public funds and ...

One of the key pillars of political life in the Philippines — its traditionally vibrant and critical mass media — has been under heavy pressure. The country’s leading TV network, ABS-CBN, disappeared ...

The Philippines’ House of Representatives impeached Vice President Sara Duterte on Feb. 5. That same day, it transmitted the Articles of Impeachment to the Philippine Senate, which is mandated by the ...

Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte is facing three new impeachment complaints, setting the stage for renewed scrutiny aimed at preventing her from becoming the country’s next leader. But unseating ...