Philippine Politics

Politicians in the Philippines are voicing concerns about the US’s attack on Venezuela as President Donald Trump reveals plans for American oil companies to take over the South American country

Sen. Erwin Tulfo says that trimming the country’s VAT down from 12 percent may ease the cost of living for many and even spur economic growth

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