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Philippines politics
June 23, 2023
Philippine Senate Probes Afghan Refugee Deal
By Mong Palatino
A proposal to resettle 50,000 refugees, mostly former employees of the U.S. government in Afghanistan, has stirred up a political controversy.
May 30, 2023
Cracks Appear in the Philippines’ Unity Government
By Mong Palatino
Recent events suggest that the Marcos-Duterte "UniTeam" that stormed last year's presidential election may not make it to the next election in 2028.
May 22, 2023
Philippine Vice President Resigns From Ruling Party Over ‘Political Toxicity’
By Sebastian Strangio
Sara Duterte's resignation from Lakas-CMD followed the demotion of her ally, former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, in the House of Representatives.
March 03, 2023
Marcos Allies Set to Approve Charter Change in Philippine Congress
By Mong Palatino
The Philippine Congress is pushing forward with a plan for a constitutional convention, despite a long history of public opposition to amendments.
February 27, 2023
Philippines Marks People Power Revolt For First Time Under Marcos Jr.
By Sebastian Strangio
This year's commemoration was a sign of how far Philippine democracy has come, and also how far it has yet to go.
January 06, 2023
The Philippines’ New Year Airport Meltdown
By Mong Palatino
The start of 2023 should have been triumphant for President Marcos. Instead, domestic and international attention was monopolized by the chaos unfolding at the country's airports.
December 19, 2022
Philippine Communist Party Founder Dies in Exile at 83
By Associated Press
Jose Maria Sison had lived in self-exile in The Netherlands since his release from prison in 1986.
November 30, 2022
The ‘Chaos and Confusion’ Inside the Marcos Government
By Mong Palatino
The recent expulsion by the president's party of Executive Secretary Vic Rodriguez has highlighted the shambolic state of affairs within the administration.
November 02, 2022
Why Is Philippine President Marcos Not Appointing a Health Secretary?
By Mong Palatino
So far, the reasons that the new leader has offered have been vague and at times incoherent.
October 17, 2022
The First 100 Days of Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte
By Mong Palatino
Is the daughter of the former president gearing up for her own presidential run in 2028?
October 08, 2022
Marking Philippine President Marcos Jr’s First 100 Days
By Michael Beltran
The party boy president laid out lofty goals when he came into office, but has he delivered?
October 05, 2022
Philippine Radio Commentator and Marcos Critic Shot Dead
By Sebastian Strangio
The killing of Percival Mabasa underscored the country's status as one of the world's most perilous for journalists.
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