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As expected, the country’s established political clans performed well in the May 12 election – but they didn’t have ...
Following an underwhelming electoral return, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is likely to lean all the more heavily on his ...
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thrusday asked all of his Cabinet secretaries to submit resignations in a “bold reset” of his administration following last week’s mid-term elections, ...
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, who is awaiting trial for alleged crimes against humanity, was expected to win the race for Davao mayor.
Candidates linked to Philippine ex-leader Rodrigo Duterte appear to have won election victories, including Duterte himself, despite him being detained for alleged crimes against humanity.
A Philippine midterm election may have leaned in President Ferdinand Marcos Jr's favour but the stronger-than-expected showing for estranged vice president and bitter rival Sara Duterte may have given ...
To be called “red” in today’s Philippines is not always about ideology. Often, it simply means standing with workers, farmers ...
Some voters have been asked to present additional identification due to outdated or mismatched photos in the voter database.
The Philippines votes Monday in a ballot that will decide half the Senate's seats, thousands of local posts, and quite possibly ...
As the noise and colour of a two-month election campaign subsides, a game of thrones between the two most powerful families in the Philippines resumes. President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr ...
Nikkei Asia's news story of the results can be read here: Philippine elections deliver surprise backing for ex-President Duterte. Official declarations are due in a week, after candidates have ...
A man stands in front of a wall with campaign posters put up, a day before the May 12 midterm elections, in Manila, Philippines, on May 11. Lisa Marie David/Reuters The Philippines ...