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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​News about the struggle for better democracy in the Philippines.​ The Philippines is a functioning democracy.​ ​​​​​According to Freedom House, "2010 marked a significant improvement over previous polls that were marred by fraud, intimidation and violence". Also check out our section on World Democracy.

Philippines To Swear In New Leader As Duterte Leaves

July 1, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Philippines To Swear In New Leader As Duterte Leaves

With his inauguration, the Marcos political dynasty, overthrown in 1986 as a result of a public uprising, makes an astounding comeback.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Philippines

Why The Marcos Family Is So Infamous In The Philippines

May 12, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Why The Marcos Family Is So Infamous In The Philippines

Ferdinand Marcos Jr, nicknamed “Bongbong”, is poised to be the next leader of the Philippines, but the Marcos family is infamous.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Celebrity Politics, Philippines

The Philippines’ ‘Strongman’ Problem

May 8, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

The Philippines’ ‘Strongman’ Problem

Regardless of what happens in the elections on May 9, 2022, it will take generations to consolidate Philippine democracy, expert.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Philippines

The Philippines Election: A Critical Moment For Democracy

April 26, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

The Philippines Election: A Critical Moment For Democracy

The presidential election in the Philippines is likely to elect the son of the country’s longtime dictator, end democracy in the country.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Philippines

An Exiled American Attorney On Philippines’ President Duterte

March 8, 2022 by Andrew Straw 2 Comments

Before I moved here, Duterte launched a crackdown on crime. I don’t know what it was like before, but I’ve never been in a place with less crime.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Asia, Philippines

Philippines: Duterte’s Pick Quits Presidential Race

December 1, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Philippines: Duterte's Pick Quits Presidential Race

President Rodrigo Duterte’s candidate for the president was Philippine Senator Christopher “Bong” Go who has no quit the race.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Dictatorships, Philippines

What Is The Future Of Democracy In The Philippines?

July 7, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

What Is The Future Of Democracy In The Philippines?

President Rodrigo Duterte of the Philippines has hinted that after his term finishes next year, he may run for the post of vice president.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Philippines

Rodrigo Duterte Undoes Democracy In Philippines

June 23, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Rodrigo Duterte Undoes Democracy In Philippines

Although President Rodrigo Duterte of the Philippines treats all problems as nails and has only one tool, a hammer, he still has supporters.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Dictatorships, Philippines

Understanding Democracy Through Filipino Cinema

June 13, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Understanding Democracy Through Filipino Cinema

Democracy through Filipino cinema: five film critics weigh in on which Filipino film comes to mind when thinking of democracy.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Asia, Philippines, Political Artwork

Deadly Crackdown on Human Rights Defenders in Philippines

March 10, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Deadly Crackdown on Human Rights Defenders in Philippines

In the Philippines’ Calabarzon area, nine human rights defenders were recently killed and four others were arbitrary detained.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Journalism and Free Speech, Philippines, Political Dissidents

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