7 d. ago Senators prepare to be jurors in Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial

Vice-President Sara Duterte a likely presidential contender President distances himself from the impeachment Trial result could have big implications for Philippine politics Duterte ready to fight ‘baseless’ accusations MANILA — Philippine senators were preparing to be sworn in as jurors in Wednesday’s impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, who faces a lifetime political ban if convicted of […] The post Senators prepare to be jurors in Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial appeared first on Interaksyon.

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7 d. ago Full text: CBCP President’s statement on the Senate’s responsibility in the impeachment process

As President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines, I speak not in the name of any political group or interest, but from the perspective of the Church’s social teaching, which calls for moral responsibility, accountability, and the primacy of the common good in public life. The Senate of the Republic of the Philippines […] The post Full text: CBCP President’s statement on the Senate’s responsibility in the impeachment process appeared first on Interaksyon.

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9 d. ago Samidoun mourns the passing of Ka Louie Jalandoni, Philippines liberation struggler and former political prisoner

Samidoun mourns the passing of Ka Louie Jalandoni, Philippines liberation struggler and former political prisoner  samidoun.net

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1 week ago Pacquiao going all in on boxing return, says he’s done with Philippine politics

Pacquiao going all in on boxing return, says he’s done with Philippine politics  South China Morning Post

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1 week ago Keeping up with the Dutertes, a model Philippine political dynasty

Keeping up with the Dutertes, a model Philippine political dynasty  Lowy Institute

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2 w. ago Philippines keeps Cabinet mostly unchanged after ‘bold reset’ call

MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has retained the majority of his Cabinet ministers, two weeks after requesting their resignations in what he called a “bold reset” of his administration, his executive secretary said on Tuesday. READ: Marcos Cabinet shake-up fuels ‘loyalty check’ speculations The call for “courtesy resignations” came in the wake of the disappointing performances by Marcos-backed candidates in […] The post Philippines keeps Cabinet mostly unchanged after ‘bold reset’ call appeared first on Interaksyon.

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2 w. ago Philippines and EU to set up security and defense dialogue, DFA chief says

MANILA — The Philippines and the European Union have agreed to start a dialogue on security and defence in order to tackle emerging threats like cyber attacks and foreign interference, Foreign Minister Enrique Manalo said on Monday. The announcement came during the visit to Manila of EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas for meetings with Manalo as well as a […] The post Philippines and EU to set up security and defense dialogue, DFA chief says appeared first on Interaksyon.

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2 w. ago EU’s Top Diplomat to Visit Philippines, Underscoring Growing Bilateral Ties

EU’s Top Diplomat to Visit Philippines, Underscoring Growing Bilateral Ties  politiko.com.ph

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2 w. ago Philippines and Cyprus Hold Inaugural Political Consultations in Nicosia

Philippines and Cyprus Hold Inaugural Political Consultations in Nicosia  Department of Foreign Affairs

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2 w. ago Power Play In Philippine Midterm Election: Political Struggle, Domestic Ramifications, And International Political Spillovers – Analysis

Power Play In Philippine Midterm Election: Political Struggle, Domestic Ramifications, And International Political Spillovers – Analysis  Eurasia Review

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3 w. ago What’s next for the Philippines’ zigzag politics after Marcos’ stunning setback

What’s next for the Philippines’ zigzag politics after Marcos’ stunning setback  The Straits Times

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3 w. ago From Prime Time to Power: The Tulfo Brothers’ Disruptive Rise in Philippine Politics

From Prime Time to Power: The Tulfo Brothers’ Disruptive Rise in Philippine Politics  Asian Journal News

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3 w. ago Philippines accuses China of aggressive tactics in South China Sea

MANILA — The Philippines’ fisheries bureau said the lives of a civilian crew were put at risk when the Chinese Coast Guard fired water cannons and sideswiped one of its vessels while it conducted marine research around a disputed South China Sea reef. The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources condemned what it said was the “aggressive […] The post Philippines accuses China of aggressive tactics in South China Sea appeared first on Interaksyon.

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3 w. ago Philippines’ Marcos orders Cabinet to resign after midterm polls dent political clout

Philippines’ Marcos orders Cabinet to resign after midterm polls dent political clout  The Straits Times

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3 w. ago The rise of a progressive 'third force' in Philippine politics

The rise of a progressive 'third force' in Philippine politics  Nikkei Asia

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