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Philippines articles on Democracy Chronicles

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​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.

Rising Toll in Philippine Drug War Hurting Nation’s Reputation

By DC Editors - August 23, 2016 Leave a Comment

Philippine Drug War

New President is being widely criticized after new death toll reveals costs of his Philippine drug war

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Philippines

New Philippine President Duterte Sworn In

By DC Editors - June 30, 2016 Leave a Comment

Philippine President Duterte

Philippine President Duterte has taken over the office with expectations of major changes to come

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Philippines

Philippine Mayor Duterte Leads Presidential Voting

By DC Editors - May 9, 2016 Leave a Comment

Philippine Mayor Duterte

The latest exit polls show early lead for Philippine Mayor Duterte in crucial national vote

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Philippines

Opposition Figure Wins Philippine Presidential Run Approval

By DC Editors - March 9, 2016 Leave a Comment

Philippine Presidential Run Approval

Senator Grace Poe wins in court to allow her Philippine Presidential run after much delay

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Philippines

A Resurgence in Nostalgia For Philippine Dictator Marcos

By DC Editors - February 25, 2016 Leave a Comment

Philippine Dictator Marcos

Why the current President found it necessary to once again denounce old Philippine Dictator Marcos

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

Pacquiao Senatorial Bid Moves Forward Despite Controversy

By DC Editors - February 23, 2016 Leave a Comment

Pacquiao Senatorial Bid

No pause for coming Pacquiao Senatorial election bid after loss of advertising deal over comments

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

What the Filipino Opposition Can Learn From Venezuela

By DC Editors - December 29, 2015 Leave a Comment

Filipino Opposition

With persistence and unity, the Filipino opposition can lead country towards democracy

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Philippines, Venezuela, Voting Machines

Disqualification For Philippine Presidential Front-Runner

By DC Editors - December 3, 2015 Leave a Comment

Philippine Presidential Front-Runner

Residency requirement means Philippine Presidential Candidate Grace Poe could lose right to run

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Philippines

Marcos Son Announces Philippines Vice Presidential Bid

By DC Editors - October 6, 2015 Leave a Comment

Philippines Vice Presidential Bid

Philippines Vice Presidential Candidate Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr is ex-dictator’s son

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

Filipino Mobile Voting System Mulled For Overseas Citizens

By DC Editors - September 24, 2015 Leave a Comment

Filipino Mobile Voting System

Election turnout could get a boost if commission approves a new Filipino mobile voting system

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Internet and Democracy, Philippines, Voting Technology

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