a political science professor who has authored several studies on political clans in the Philippines. “If you exceed four or five [family members in politics], that’s already obese.

Observers say while the election outcome is not expected to derail relations between Washington and its long-time ally, the Philippines should prepare for how it can work with the next US ...

Former Duterte spokesman Harry Roque’s legal woes have shed light on his journey from a celebrated human rights lawyer to being linked to human trafficking and the political fortunes of one of ...

Duterte has upended politics in Philippines The thousands of killings — which human rights groups estimate could exceed 20,000 — under Duterte’s administration 2016-2022 were unprecedented ...

COTABATO, Philippines (AP) — Philippine military and civilian officials say at least 14 people have been killed in a long-seething land dispute involving two Muslim guerrilla commanders and ...

Tropical Storm Trami, known locally as Kristine, swept across the northeastern Philippines last week, inundating entire towns with severe flooding and triggering deadly landslides in what was the ...

(CNN) — Water was already up to his knees, but 22-year-old Kierwen Garlan’s first thought was how to help his neighbors, as their homes were filling with floodwater and being lashed by heavy rain.

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Northern Philippine provinces are forcibly evacuating villagers from high-risk areas as a powerful typhoon approached while the country is still recovering from a ...