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MANILA, Philippines—As the country prepares to elect its next leader, President Rodrigo Duterte made remarks that could shake up the presidential race. On Nov. 18, a few days after a

MANILA, Philippines — Presidential aspirant Senator Panfilo Lacson and his vice presidential running mate Senate President Vicente Sotto III both tested negative for illegal drugs on Monday

Second Thomas Shoal, also known as Ayungin Shoal (Bãi Cỏ Mây; and Mandarin ), is a shoal or atoll in the Spratly Islands of the South China Sea, 105 nmi west of Palawan, Philippines. Claimed by several nations, the shoal is currently militarily occupied by the Philippines and is a Philippine Territory.

MANILA, Philippines — The government will send another supply mission to the disputed Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal this week after Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana was assured by China that

MANILA, Philippines — The European Union (EU) expressed “strong opposition” against “any unilateral actions” that would endanger peace, security and stability in the South China Sea after

MANILA, Philippines — Cabinet Secretary and acting presidential spokesperson Karlo Nograles said Friday that it is up to President Rodrigo Duterte's "wise and sound judgment"

Some presidential bets are proposing the filing of charges against the aspirant allegedly using illegal drugs, as the President alleged.

Presidential aspirant and Vice President Leni Robredo refuses to fuel speculations the President was referring to her rival, Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

Any evidence that would prove that a presidential aspirant is a drug user must be revealed so that cases can be filed, Vice President Leni Robredo said on Friday.

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Vice President Leni Robredo on Thursday said she had a "comprehensive and fruitful discussion" with retired Filipino generals, two days after Chinese vessels fired water cannons at Filipino boats in the West Philippine Sea.

MANILA, Philippines — The camp of presidential aspirant Vice President Leni Robredo was unsurprised by the recent political developments in the country ahead of the 2022 elections. President

MANILA, Philippines — Veteran election lawyer Romulo Macalintal scoffed on Saturday at the suggestion of a term-sharing arrangement between former Sen. Ferdinand Marcos and Davao City Mayor Sara

MANILA, Philippines — The decision of Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio to run for the vice presidency in the upcoming elections came as no surprise to some of her fellow

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The once-dominant Philippine political party Lakas-CMD is seeking to field president Rodrigo Duterte's daughter as its new standard-bearer.

MANILA - Talks about a possible term sharing for the presidency only causes confusion among voters, a political analyst said on Saturday.

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Leni Robredo maintained that her campaign for the presidency would focus on the people, saying that they are not bothered about what is happening in other

MANILA, Philippines — Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio and former Sen. Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. are discussing the possibility of “working together” in the 2022 polls, according

Presidential aspirant and incumbent Vice President Leni Robredo said that she and her running mate, Senator Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan, remain unaffected by political developments in other camps.

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MANILA, Philippines — Presidential aspirant and vice president Leni Robredo on Saturday pointed out that a “major substitution” incident back in the 2016 elections led to the trend of making