The frontrunner to succeed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr will be barred from public office if convicted.

After his coalition failed to dominate the Senate midterm election, Philippine President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has ordered the courtesy resignation of his 52 Cabinet members as a way to ...

First of four parts AS the world enters its most dangerous geopolitical transition since the end of the Cold War, much of the ...

Intelligence agencies have warned that China-affiliated entities are “amplifying divisive political discourse” ahead of the midterm elections on May 12. Philippine authorities have flagged the alleged ...

The transition comes at a sensitive time due to ongoing tensions in the South China Sea and Manila’s row with some retired ...

An immense crisis grips the Philippines—a political war between President Ferdinand Marcos Jr and Vice President Sara Duterte, complete with threats of assassinations, military coups, and impeachment.

The Philippine Senate, acting as an impeachment court, will open the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday in a politically volatile event that will unfold with the backdrop of her bitter ...

The Philippine Senate is set to open Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial on Monday, with her political career -- and a planned 2028 presidential run -- in the balance. The feud exploded ...

Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial on charges of mishandling government funds and making threats against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has begun after months of heightened ...

Philippine politics have historically been dominated by a handful of political dynasties, making it hard for a politician to rise up through the ranks and gain the presidency. At the highest level, ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

On July 10, 2026, China Daily released a short video titled Litter on Waves: Failed Maritime Karaoke. In the video, an animal ...