In this episode of In the Public Square, Rappler columnist John Nery is joined by Dean Tony La Viña, one of the country’s ...

In 2025, Philippine politics was dominated by political feuds and rising public anger at high-level government corruption.

In 2025, critics of the administration took to the streets to protest corruption. But can the traditional opposition harness that unrest to stop a potential Duterte comeback in 2028?

The ex-president of the Philippines, Rodrigo Duterte, could soon become the first Asian former head of state to be tried at ...

When Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. took office in June 2022, it was thanks in part to a political alliance he struck with his predecessor, former President Rodrigo Duterte, and his ...

Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David warned Philippine Congress that failing to pass laws against corruption and political dynasties ...

The Year of the Horse may be more problematic than the Year of the Snake. But if our political leaders can pass a truly honest budget, reform the financial systems, pass the anti-dynasty law, return ...

The varying influence of religious groups on Philippine politics was on display this month, potentially impacting the work of Congress and even the results of the midterm national and local elections ...

Recently, in response to a statement issued by the Philippine National Maritime Council on the situation in the South China ...

Despite the landmark effort by the Philippines’ Commission on Elections to formally penalise misogynistic campaign speech, misogyny continues to endure in Philippine politics. Issuance of show-cause ...

A supporter holds a portrait of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte at a campaign rally in Hong Kong Southorn Stadium on March 9, 2025. Anthony Kwan/Getty Images The arrest warrant issued by ...