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End Philippine patronage politics

The ongoing investigations and scandals regarding the flood control corruption have revealed the basic weaknesses in the Philippine political system.
No matter which political side you sit, Filipinos unite under comic relief through impersonations, skits, and social media memes — and challenge power through humor ...
A former Philippine Supreme Court justice called the South China Sea nature reserve a calculated legal manoeuvre to assert ...
This was discussed at the recently held 3rd round of the Sri Lanka- Philippines political consultations held on […] ...
Senate President Pro Tempore Lacson has promised to provide “damning evidence” to support formal complaints that would enable ...
The BRP Diego Silang guided-missile frigate marks a milestone, but analysts say Manila is still playing catch-up and mostly relies on the US.
On August 28, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered lifestyle checks for all public officials amid a growing ...
There is no politics behind the military's declaration of red alert status in light of the ongoing anti-corruption rallies, ...
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Political blitzkrieg

THE Senate, or to be precise, its pro-Duterte bloc and the House are at war.
A corruption scandal involving phony flood-control projects has prompted a series of protests across the capital Manila in ...
BEIJING (Reuters) -- China's Coast Guard fired water cannon on Tuesday at Philippine ships near the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, accusing Manila of an "illegal" intrusion and the ...
“Corrupt politicians have denied the Armed Forces the modern defense equipment, aircraft, ships and communication they urgently need to face our adversary now on our doorstep,” retired Lt. Gen.