Moreover, the Philippines' political system is often characterized by patronage and political dynasties. Many political families have maintained power for generations, which can limit political ...

A minimum 155 groups are vying for at least one of the 63 seats reserved for party-list representatives in the upcoming 20th Congress. What should you know about this race?

Family dynasties have a stranglehold on Filipino politics — and this week was a reminder that some dynasties at the top are ...

A political science professor explains why Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment is more of a political process than a ...

Second, it creates a psychological impact on the people, reminding them that the law is a force greater than individual ambition or corruption. In the Philippine political system, there have been ...

MANILA — Vice President Sara Duterte of the Philippines was impeached by lawmakers Wednesday, further escalating political tensions ... Gifts processed in this system are not tax deductible ...

The Philippines' parliament has voted to impeach Vice-President Sara Duterte following complaints about alleged corruption. Duterte has been accused of misusing millions of dollars in public funds ...

chairman of the political science department at the University of the Philippines. “Unlike in the U.S., she has no critical function here as vice president,” Mr. Arugay added. “So ...

AP/Aaron Favila, file The Philippines is entering the next phase of an epic struggle between the country’s two most powerful political clans with the impeachment of the country’s vice president, Sara ...