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Detained Filipino Preacher Registers to Run in 2025 Senate Election

Detained Filipino Preacher Registers to Run in 2025 Senate Election

By Sebastian Strangio
Apollo Quiboloy faces a raft of charges, including sex trafficking and child abuse, in both the Philippines and the United States.

Midterm Elections and the Prospect of Impeachment in the Philippines

Midterm Elections and the Prospect of Impeachment in the Philippines

By Mong Palatino
As registrations for next year's midterm elections begins, momentum is growing for an impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte.
Who Controls the Philippine Budget?

Who Controls the Philippine Budget?

By Mong Palatino
The investigation of Vice President Sara Duterte, under scrutiny for alleged misuse of government funds, has highlighted the need for greater transparency.

Duterte Could Face Charges Over Fugitive Preacher, Philippine Lawmaker Says

Duterte Could Face Charges Over Fugitive Preacher, Philippine Lawmaker Says

By Sebastian Strangio
Rodrigo Duterte reportedly bragged that he knew of the whereabouts of Apollo Quiboloy before his arrest on September 8.

Philippine Vice President Threatened With Impeachment Over Fund Misuse

Philippine Vice President Threatened With Impeachment Over Fund Misuse

By Mong Palatino
Sara Duterte’s refusal to answer queries from legislators over her office’s budget has some raising the prospect of an impeachment vote. 

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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Philippine President Promises ‘No Special Treatment’ for Celebrity Preacher

Philippine President Promises ‘No Special Treatment’ for Celebrity Preacher

By Sebastian Strangio
Apollo Quiboloy, who is accused of a raft of charges including child sexual abuse, will face charges in the Philippines before extradition to the United States.

Fugitive Philippine Pastor Surrenders to Police After Long Manhunt

Fugitive Philippine Pastor Surrenders to Police After Long Manhunt

By Sebastian Strangio
Apollo Quiboloy, a self-proclaimed "son of God," is wanted for sex trafficking and child abuse in both the Philippines and the United States.
Philippine Legislators Defer Approval of Vice President’s Budget

Philippine Legislators Defer Approval of Vice President’s Budget

By Mong Palatino
After clashing with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Sara Duterte is being subject to fresh scrutiny in the House of Representatives.

Philippine Vice President Decries ‘Political Harassment’ Against Her Family

Philippine Vice President Decries ‘Political Harassment’ Against Her Family

By Mong Palatino
Sara Duterte and her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, are engaged in a political struggle with the family of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

A Proposed Law Seeks to Ban Political Dynasties in the Philippines

A Proposed Law Seeks to Ban Political Dynasties in the Philippines

By Mong Palatino
The 1987 Constitution explicitly prohibits political dynasticism, but an enabling law has never been passed.

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte Mulling Senate Run

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte Mulling Senate Run

By Sebastian Strangio
After the collapse of its alliance with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the Duterte clan is planning its reconquest of the Philippine presidency in 2028.
Can Vice President Sara Duterte Lead the Philippine Opposition?

Can Vice President Sara Duterte Lead the Philippine Opposition?

By Mong Palatino
Following her resignation from the Cabinet, Duterte may struggle to become the focal point of a broad anti-Marcos coalition.

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