PHILIPPINES: The President and Vice President of the Philippines are prominent members of two of the biggest political ...
In this detailed video, we examine the recent interception of a Chinese surveillance vessel by the Philippine Coast Guard in the disputed waters of the South China Sea. The encounter highlights the ...
The resolution aims to align more closely with Malaysia’s assertive stance, but could complicate Manila’s diplomatic agenda, ...
IN the last 20 years, Philippine foreign policy has been a balancing act—sometimes bold, often reactive, always shaped by the push and pull of domestic politics, economic imperatives, and shifting ...
The ongoing investigations and scandals regarding the flood control corruption have revealed the basic weaknesses in the Philippine political system.
No matter which political side you sit, Filipinos unite under comic relief through impersonations, skits, and social media memes — and challenge power through humor ...
The imagery of the “good life” often associated with privilege and dynastic wealth: designer outfits and handbags, luxury ...
Corruption in flood-control projects has enraged many Filipinos, who protested in the capital and in other regions on Sunday.
Houthi rebels attacked the Dutch vessel Minervagracht in the Gulf of Aden, killing one Filipino crew member and separately ...
On Sept. 21, 1972, former President Ferdinand Marcos Sr. declared martial law through Proclamation 1081. It was imposed in ...
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Patronage politics: Likely root cause of corruption

The 1987 Constitution was meant to establish a democratic government, restore freedoms, protect civil and political rights and put safeguards against authoritarian rule. But almost four decades later, ...