Philippine Politics

One of DPWH’s most contracted builders faces non-bailable charges over an allegedly anomalous P96.5-million project in Davao Occidental

The lawyer, formerly a junior partner at the first lady’s law firm, succeeds the late, longtime Marcos ally Juan Ponce Enrile as the president’s new chief legal counsel

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