PHILIPPINES: The President and Vice President of the Philippines are prominent members of two of the biggest political ...

No matter which political side you sit, Filipinos unite under comic relief through impersonations, skits, and social media memes — and challenge power through humor ...

The imagery of the “good life” often associated with privilege and dynastic wealth: designer outfits and handbags, luxury ...

The protests in Manila and across the Philippines on Sunday were triggered by anger over corruption linked to flood control ...

The emergence of corruption charges over the past four months is bound up with the political volatility of the Asia-Pacific ...

MANILA: Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano (pic) suggested a snap election for elected officials in the executive and ...

The ongoing investigations and scandals regarding the flood control corruption have revealed the basic weaknesses in the Philippine political system.

Armed Forces of the Philippines file photo MANILA — Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff Gen. Romeo ...

Dynasties are central to Southeast Asian politics as parties are weak, patronage is entrenched and family names are the most ...

The 1987 Constitution was meant to establish a democratic government, restore freedoms, protect civil and political rights and put safeguards against authoritarian rule. But almost four decades later, ...

On Sept. 21, 1972, former President Ferdinand Marcos Sr. declared martial law through Proclamation 1081. It was imposed in ...