Politics of the Philippines - Wikipedia
WEBPolitics in the Philippines are governed by a three-branch system of government. The country is a democracy , with a president who is directly elected by the people and serves as both the head of state and the head of government .
Duterte, Marcos and political dynasties in the Philippine ... - NPR
WEBNov 28, 2021 · Political dynasties in the Philippines are nothing new. Richard Heydarian, an expert on Philippine politics, says they are such a dominant feature in the country that between 70% and 90% of...
What the Senate Coup Reveals About Philippine Politics
WEBMay 27, 2024 · The Philippine Senate has a new leadership after Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri quit his post to give way to new Senate President Francis Escudero.
Marcos-Duterte rift escalates over Philippines ... - Nikkei Asia
WEBFeb 2, 2024 · MANILA -- Relations between the Philippines' two most influential political clans -- the Marcoses and the Dutertes -- are fraying as tensions over constitutional changes erupt into a public...
In the Philippines, a dictator’s son won because illiberalism is ...
WEBMay 17, 2022 · The landslide victory of Ferdinand Marcos Jr., son of the country’s longtime dictator, has exposed one of liberal democracy’s greatest vulnerabilities.
Philippines Election: Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Is Bound for Presidency ...
WEBMay 9, 2022 · MANILA — Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the son and namesake of the former Philippines dictator, appeared sure to win the country’s presidential election on Monday, with a commanding vote margin that...
Philippine Election Marred by Violence, Vote-Buying: Monitoring …
WEBMay 20, 2022 · This month’s presidential elections in the Philippines fell far short of “free and fair” due to rampant vote-buying, politically-motivated violence, and serious shortcomings in the electoral...
Battle lines drawn as Philippine V-P quits, severing Marcos …
WEBJun 19, 2024 · MANILA – The much-vaunted alliance of the Philippines’ two most powerful political dynasties is no more. Vice-President Sara Duterte’s resignation from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr’s Cabinet...
Inquirer.net - Philippines Top Stories: Politics, Environment ...
WEBPhilippines top stories on politics, legislation, environment and government policies as well as updates from around the globe.
The Dutertes and the Problem With Philippine Politics | TIME
WEBNov 18, 2021 · Critics argue that family politics, and the machinations of the leading dynasties, are ultimately a distraction from the real issues facing the Philippines—from pandemic recovery and graft to ...