Tag: Philippine politics

Ties between Pacquiao and Duterte soured after the boxer railed at what he called Duterte's soft stance on China in the South China Sea issue

Beware of false leader-prophets, never stand behind them. They are vox malum, the voice of the sinister one.

A Pulse Asia survey shows that 28 percent of Filipino adults would vote Sara Duterte for president

Duterte, 76, is barred by the constitution from seeking a second term as president

Duterte gave the strongest hint yet that he might seek the vice presidency, saying on Wednesday that he was "sold to the idea"

Duterte said if Pacquiao did not reveal corruption, he would be "playing politics"

Opinion polls show Duterte remains hugely popular in the Philippines, despite the drugs war death toll

Philippine elections are frequently marred by vote buying as many politicians woo people with offers of cash, food and other giveaways

Rumors have swirled that Duterte might try to stay in power by endorsing a presidential bid by his top aide, Christopher “Bong” Go

A survey of preferred president/vice president combinations for next year’s election showed the Go-Duterte ticket would come top