In 2025, Philippine politics was dominated by political feuds and rising public anger at high-level government corruption.

Supporters of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte take part in a rally demanding his return from the International Criminal Court, in Davao City, Philippines, March 16, 2025. Within a week, ...

The ongoing investigations and scandals regarding the flood control corruption have revealed the basic weaknesses in the Philippine political system. While it is true that certain DPWH personnel have ...

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 ...

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.

Catholic bishops urged the Philippine military to refrain from any destabilizing efforts against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. amid alleged flood control controversy involving government officials ...

Members of the New People's Army communist insurgency hold their weapons at their guerrilla encampment in the Sierra Madre mountains, southeast of Manila, Philippines, Nov. 23, 2016 (AP photo by Aaron ...

The Philippines’ Commission on Elections recently proclaimed the 12 winning senators of the just-concluded midterm elections. Unfortunately for me, I voted for only two of those winners. However, if ...

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 ...