ONE of the deeply rooted truths in our political system is the dominance of political dynasties, now considered as a serious threat to national security. While a few dynasties may appear benevolent, ...

This piece is part of a series of articles covering the medieval and early modern great powers of each of Asia’s regions: ...

The Philippines’s parliamentary elections reflect yet another vote between dynastic political families, but the outcome still ...

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, who is detained at The Hague over his drug war that killed thousands, has been ...

The two leaders are not on the ballot but have been campaigning aggressively for their slates of candidates. Read more at ...

Duterte awaits trial in the Hague over bloody war on drugs He is also running for election as mayor of southern Davao Victory ...

Political bets in Davao City are finally leaving it up to the people to decide what kind of leaders they want to have.

As the Philippines heads to the polls on May 12, many Filipinos in Australia feel a responsibility to cast a vote, keep up ...

ANTONIO A. ROMANO, a 49-year-old taxi driver from Quezon City, is sick and tired of the same familiar names and faces that he sees every time he votes, many of them from well-entrenched political ...

IN THE Philippines, political dynasties operate much like established brands — well-known family names passed down from one generation to the next that command loyalty, wield influence, and maintain ...

BATANGAS CITY, Batangas— Former Senator Panfilo Lacson on Satuday said in jest that he will file a bill against political dynasties but with an exemption to siblings who are fighting. Lacson, who is ...