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Philippine leader will sway poll to pick his successor

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PHILIPPINES

The presidential election is scheduled to take place in May 2022. The incumbent's single term ends in June next year.

Key rift is growing threat to stability in Philippines

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PHILIPPINES

Furthermore, former President Duterte threatened the secession of the southern Mindanao island, the Duterte family’s political stronghold, if Marcos proceeds with plans to amend…

Philippine leader will put off tackling thorny issues

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PHILIPPINES

The address laid out the new administration’s policy objectives for the coming year and Marcos’s broad goals for his six-year term. It gave little indication of the president’s…

Visit will help show US commitment to Philippines

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PHILIPPINES

PHILIPPINES: Visit will help show US commitment

US alliances with Philippines and Thailand diverge

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PHILIPPINES/THAILAND

Bangkok and Manila are Washington’s only treaty allies in South-east Asia. Thailand took offence at President Joe Biden skipping the APEC event. Washington-Manila ties have…

Next Philippine leader will face huge economic test

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PHILIPPINES

Current President Rodrigo Duterte's single, six-year term ends in June. On December 14, the Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC) said GDP growth should reach 5.0-5.5…

Philippine poll front runner will broaden campaign

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PHILIPPINES

On February 10, the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) dismissed a handful of petitions challenging Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos’s right to participate in the presidential race. In…

Philippine poll front runner will hold onto lead

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PHILIPPINES

On April 25, the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) cancelled the last two live televised presidential debates it had organised because of scheduling difficulties arising from…

Incoming Philippine leader will rely greatly on deputy

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PHILIPPINES

He won the May 9 presidential election and his running mate Sara Duterte secured victory in the vice-presidential poll. Marcos has already announced several cabinet picks…

Philippine leader faces fight to sustain popularity

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PHILIPPINES

The speech notably identified several economic challenges facing the country, ranging from curbing inflation to creating jobs. Marcos registered high approval ratings during the…