Philippines heads into midterm elections: 5 things to know
MANILA -- The Philippines on Tuesday kicked off the three-month campaign period for midterm elections to be held on May 12, which would gauge the public's assessment of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s government and shape the country's political landscape toward the next presidential election in 2028.
Campaigning Begins in Philippine Mid-term Election Amid Impeachment Drama
Last week’s impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte has added an extra weight of political significance to the 12 Senate seats up for election.
Philippines: Philippines launches midterm election campaign amid political divisions
The campaign for the mid-term elections on May 12 officially began on Tuesday, with the aim of determining the renewal of half of the Senate, the entire House of Representatives and thousands of local positions.
Promising to end rotten politics, Makabayan launches campaign in Manila
MANILA, Philippines - The Makabayan Bloc kicked off its rally in the Kartilya ng Katipunan shrine in Manila on Tuesday, promising to end "rotten politics" in the country. In its opening statement posted on its Facebook page,
Political power struggle intensifies in the Philippines amid midterm elections
Up for grabs in the May elections are 317 congressional seats and thousands of local posts. But the biggest battle will be for 12 spots in the 24-seat Senate, a chamber packed with political heavyweig
Philippines Kicks off Election Campaigning Amid High-Stakes Political Drama
Campaigning for the Philippines' midterm elections kicked off on Tuesday against a fractured political backdrop, heightened by a high-profile row among warring elites that culminated in last week's impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte.
Duterte's future in balance as Philippine election season kicks off
Campaigning began Tuesday in the Philippines for mid-term elections that could set the table for the next presidential race and determine the political future of impeached Vice President Sara Duterte.
Philippines Midterm Elections Heat Up Amid Marcos-Duterte Feud
The Philippines midterm elections have kicked off amid deep political divisions, fueled by the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte. The move threatens her political future and intensifies the rift with
US-contracted surveillance plane crashes in Philippines, killing four
A US-contracted surveillance plane crashed in the Philippines on Thursday morning, killing all four personnel on board, ...
Philippines in Brics – would joining mend ties with China?
A senator is urging Manila to join the bloc and adopt a more balanced foreign policy amid the ‘inevitable’ march to a more ...
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Japan exploring more defense transfers to Philippines, envoy says
As Tokyo revises its export guidelines to ease defense equipment transfers, the partners expect more security cooperation on ...
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Philippine Lawmakers Vote to Impeach Vice President Sara Duterte
The Philippine House of Representatives has voted to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte, paving the way for a Senate trial ...
US flies joint patrol with the Philippines near shoal region guarded by China
The U.S. and Philippines flew a joint patrol over the contested Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea guarded by Beijing's ...
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Philippines all in to get its own midrange missile system
The plan, as disclosed by Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro, comes amid Chinese pressure to remove a powerful U.S. weapons ...
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Uncharted territory: PH politics writes history in impeachment of 2nd highest official
VP Sara Duterte faces impeachment, marking a historic first in Philippine politics. Learn about the charges, political rift, and Senate trial.
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VP Sara Duterte, nagsalita na tungkol sa impeachment laban sa kanya: "GOD SAVE THE PHILIPPINES"
VP Sara Duterte finally spoken about her impeachment by the House of Representatives. In a press conference, VP Sara just put ...