Rodrigo Duterte
Motorbike Assassins Shoot Dead Filipino Journalist in ‘Brazen’ Drive-By Ambush
The murder took place in the capital Manila, an especially bold act even in a country that ranks seventh most dangerous in the world for journalists.
Marcos Jr Is the New Philippines President. VP Sara Duterte May Be His Biggest Threat.
The country’s two most powerful families teamed up to take the top leadership posts. How long will their political ambitions allow them to work together?
Despair, Disbelief in the Philippines as Dictator’s Son Nears Presidency
Many fear for the country's future, as early results indicate the return to power of a family responsible for one of the Philippines' darkest periods.
A Dictator’s Son Faked His Family History. Now He Could Win the Presidency.
36 years since the Philippines ousted the dictator Ferdinand Marcos, his son and namesake is leading the race to become president.
Evidence Doctors May Have Doctored Duterte Drug War Death Certificates To Hide Murder
Their death certificates said they died of heart attacks or strokes, but a postmortem examination found bullet holes in their bones.
Lone Woman Candidate Mounts Challenge to Dictator’s Son for Philippine Presidency
Many doubted Vice President Leni Robredo’s chances at becoming president, but her campaign kick-off heralded a possible repeat of her 2016 victory over Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
No More Hiding Behind Fake Social Media Profiles in This Troll-Infested Country
Lawmakers in the Philippines are combatting rampant misinformation by requiring users to register their names and phone numbers with their accounts.
Why Are Presidential Candidates in This Country Getting Tested for Cocaine?
When one candidate posted evidence of a clean drugs test, his rivals competing in the Philippine presidential race felt compelled to follow.
A Dictator’s Son and Duterte’s Daughter Team Up in a Bid To Rule the Philippines
A “tandem of the country's worst spoiled brats hailing from the worst political dynasties,” are frontrunners in the upcoming national elections.
Pastor Claiming to Be ‘Son of God’ Charged With Sex Trafficking
The megachurch leader, who allegedly threatened women members with “eternal damnation” if they didn’t have sex with him, is Rodrigo Duterte’s spiritual adviser.
Duterte ‘Resigned’ From Politics, Now He’s Running for Senator
The political drama in the Philippines could put Netflix to shame.
An Idyllic Surf Town Grapples With the Mysterious Death of an Artist
Bree Jonson died under mysterious circumstances within 24 hours of arriving at her new beachside home with a billionaire’s son.