A series of public outrages threatens to mutate into a serious political crisis for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

On September 21, thousands of Filipinos poured into the streets to protest what they perceived as systemic corruption in the government. Their message was unambiguous. Every peso siphoned off through ...

The scandal is now bleeding into financial markets, with economists revising their growth projections Read more at The ...

The resolution aims to align more closely with Malaysia’s assertive stance, but could complicate Manila’s diplomatic agenda, ...

Tens of thousands of people in the Philippines protested against government corruption and misuse of public funds last Sunday.

Conclusion Domestic politics will inevitably shape this campaign. Council elections hinge not just on foreign policy but on ...

For those of us working in the foreign service, what is happening in our country today is so frustrating, to say the least.

At the rate politicians are tearing each other down, Filipinos could almost be forgiven for greeting typhoon season with grim welcome. For every swollen river and submerged barangay, every ruined home ...

MANILA: Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano (pic) suggested a snap election for elected officials in the executive and ...

Dynasties are central to Southeast Asian politics as parties are weak, patronage is entrenched, and family names are the most durable political brands. But they also face persistent difficulties.

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered a lifestyle check of officials amid the public uproar over the reported extravagant living of families of politicians and business owners ...

Thousands of Indonesian descendants in the Philippines and Filipino descendants in Indonesia are still facing several issues.