May 2022
- Explainer
- World elections
His father died in exile. Now another Marcos may be president
The Philippines is on the verge of electing the son of a dictator, Ferdinand Marcos, and the daughter of strongman Rodrigo Duterte. Here’s what you need to know about today’s election.
- Updated
- Emma Connors
January 2022
Duterte successor candidates adjust their China policies
The next Philippines president will come under tremendous pressure to adopt calibrated assertiveness on South China Sea disputes, but also a measure of geopolitical pragmatism in relations with China.
- Richard Javad Heydarian
April 2021
- Opinion
- Populism
Duterte moves to shore up his post-election influence
The Philippines’ populist leader is likely to pull out all the stops to aid the victory next year of a political ally, who would allow him to retain influence and protect him from accountability for his abuses of power.
- Liam Gammon