Philippines elections – The Diplomat

Barangay Elections in the Bangsamoro: A Crucial Test for the Future of the BARMM

Cheng Xu and Jacques Bertrand — Fri, 23 Jun 2023 10:04:00 +0900

Upcoming local elections in the BARMM, an autonomous region in the southern Philippines, will have implications for the 2025 Bangsamoro parliamentary election and the region's future stability.

Cracks Appear in the Philippines’ Unity Government

Mong Palatino — Tue, 30 May 2023 07:30:00 +0900

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.

Dictator’s Son Marcos Jr. Takes Oath as Philippine President

Jim Gomez — Thu, 30 Jun 2022 14:07:00 +0900

The inauguration of Ferdinand Marcos Jr. caps off a remarkable 36-year comeback for his controversial family.

In the Philippines, Civil Society Grows Amid Democratic Backsliding

Ronald Castillo — Fri, 27 May 2022 10:56:00 +0900

The vibrant and volunteer election campaign of Vice President Leni Robredo offered some glimmers of hope for the country's democracy.

Philippines Congress Officially Proclaims Marcos the Country’s Next President

Sebastian Strangio — Thu, 26 May 2022 09:48:00 +0900

The proclamation finalizes the return of the divisive Marcos clan to the heights of Philippine politics.

Political Dynasties Dominate Philippines Election — Again

Mong Palatino — Mon, 23 May 2022 10:54:00 +0900

The return to power of the Marcos clan hints at deeper problems with the country's democracy.

Philippine Election Marred by Violence, Vote-Buying: Monitoring Mission

Sebastian Strangio — Fri, 20 May 2022 15:22:00 +0900

The report's findings hint at the extent to which Philippine democracy has deteriorated under President Rodrigo Duterte.

Activists Seek Supreme Court Intervention to Head Off Marcos Presidency

Sebastian Strangio — Wed, 18 May 2022 10:14:00 +0900

The petition claims that the son of the former dictator should have been barred from the election due to a past conviction for tax evasion.

No Honeymoon for the Marcos Presidency?

Mong Palatino — Wed, 11 May 2022 06:40:00 +0900

Despite his platform of national "unity," Ferdinand Jr.'s presidency will likely further polarize an already divided society.

Provisional Results Show Landslide Marcos Victory in Philippine Election

Sebastian Strangio — Tue, 10 May 2022 11:45:00 +0900

Filipinos have decisively elected another Marcos and another Duterte to the nation’s two highest offices.

Marcos on the Brink of Victory as Filipinos Vote in Presidential Election

Sebastian Strangio — Mon, 09 May 2022 10:45:00 +0900

As polling stations open across the country, the dictator's son seems set to be elected the country's 17th president.

Marcos Maintains Large Lead as Philippine Campaign Enters Final Week

Sebastian Strangio — Tue, 03 May 2022 10:17:00 +0900

The latest Pulse Asia survey has shown nearly no change since last month, with Marcos holding a commanding 33-point lead over second-placed Leni Robredo.

Poll Shows Robredo Closing the Gap on Marcos in Philippines Presidential Race

Sebastian Strangio — Thu, 07 Apr 2022 10:22:00 +0900

Despite a slight loss of support, Marcos still enjoys an apparently unassailable 32-point lead over his main rival.

Marcos Jr. Receives Electoral Endorsement From President Duterte’s Party

Sebastian Strangio — Thu, 24 Mar 2022 09:46:00 +0900

The declaration by the president's faction of PDP-Laban will add further wind to the frontrunner's sails ahead of the May 9 election.

The Counterrevolution: Marcos Jr.’s Bid for Philippine Presidency

Richard Javad Heydarian — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 14:32:00 +0900

Three decades after returning from exile in Hawaii, the Marcos clan is on the brink of recapturing the presidential palace.

Philippine VP Leni Robredo Enters Crowded Presidential Ring

Sebastian Strangio — Fri, 08 Oct 2021 09:25:00 +0900

The May 2022 poll is shaping up as a rematch of the close-run vice presidential race of 2016.

Manila Mayor, Ex-Scavenger and Actor, to Seek Presidency

Associated Press — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 10:34:00 +0900

Mayor Isko Moreno joins the crowded race to succeed President Rodrigo Duterte.

Extending Their Call of Duty? Ex-Police Officers Running for Office in the Philippines

Kevin Nielsen Agojo — Fri, 06 Aug 2021 08:52:00 +0900

Many former Philippine National Police officers have used their service as a springboard into elected office.

Assessing Philippine Foreign Policy Under Duterte: Current Realities and Future Outlook

Prashanth Parameswaran — Wed, 09 Oct 2019 02:07:00 +0900

A closer look at Duterte’s foreign policy record and how things could play out in the coming months and years.

Who Will Win the Philippines’ Midterm Elections?

Mark R. Thompson — Mon, 29 Apr 2019 21:15:00 +0900

The opposition needs a miracle, but the Philippine midterm campaign also points to problems ahead for Duterte.

The Philippines’ Coming ‘Duterte Referendum’

Joshua Jervis — Sat, 16 Mar 2019 00:19:00 +0900

The May elections will serve as a litmus test for the Duterte administration’s popularity.

Philippine ‘People Power’ Thirty Years On

Mark R. Thompson — Tue, 09 Feb 2016 23:33:00 +0900

The legacy of People Power in the Philippines remains ambiguous.

7 Things to Know About the 2016 Philippine Elections

Mong Palatino — Fri, 22 Jan 2016 15:44:00 +0900

As the Southeast Asian state prepares to go to the polls later this year, here's a closer look at what's at stake.

Philippine Midterm Polls Give Preview of 2016 Presidential Race

Wed, 08 May 2013 15:49:03 +0900

Judging by surveys, Philippine political dynasties are on good footing leading up to midterm elections.