Philippine Politics

The Constitution bans political dynasties, but Congress has never enforced it. Marcos’ renewed push begs the question of whether a dynasty-dominated government can act against its own interests

Across Congress, the streets, and even international courts, the year was full of twists that tested institutions and leaders alike. Here are the political threads that kept us on our toes in 2025

From corruption scandals to power reshuffles and public unrest, 2025 reconfigured the country’s political landscape, setting the stage for a turbulent 2026

As our shared political reality rapidly degrades under the onslaught of AI slop, how did Philippine democracy fare in 2025?

The Cavite representative faces a 60-day suspension for social media posts that some call reckless, but others defend as free speech