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The ongoing investigations and scandals regarding the flood control corruption have revealed the basic weaknesses in the Philippine political system.
Business couple Pacifico and Sarah Discaya accused Philippine congressmen of demanding kickbacks for government flood-control ...
A new report warns that the Philippines still lacks the tools to counter China without a dependable US defence partner.
President Marcos has created a new Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) to examine “misuse of funds in government ...
The Philippines is currently in the midst of political challenges. These include the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte, which were recently blocked by the Supreme Court and ...
China’s military said on Sunday it had conducted "routine" patrols in the South China Sea and warned the Philippines against any provocations, according to a spokesperson for the Southern Theater ...
It’s a surprising campaign for a politician who has faced questions over his family’s alleged hidden wealth for decades. Read ...
The Philippine election body Comelec has not disqualified political party Bayan Muna from the archipelago's May 12, 2025 elections, contrary to rumours that spread online the weekend before the vote.
Philippine authorities have flagged the alleged meddling of China in the ongoing campaign for the midterm local and national elections scheduled for May 12. China has denied the accusation, but the ...
China criticized the joint trilateral exercises, alleging that Manila has “frequently colluded with non-regional countries” ...
No matter which political side you sit, Filipinos unite under comic relief through impersonations, skits, and social media memes — and challenge power through humor ...
Palestinian Ambassador Mounir Anastas praised Manila's “firm and principled” stand against Israel’s planned Gaza takeover.