Tag: Philippine democracy
Suspected gunman in Philippine broadcaster’s killing surrenders
BenarNews
Philippine police have announced the arrest of a suspect in the killing of a radio journalist who was known for criticising President Ferdinand Marcos...
Three killed, including former mayor, in Manila university campus shooting
By Jairo Bolledo in Manila
A day before the first State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr in Quezon City,...
Pink tears for the Philippines, and transforming the rage into hope
COMMENTARY: By Nina Santos in Auckland
On May 9, the Philippines went to the polls in what has been called “by far the most divisive...
36 years after ousting dictator Marcos, Filipinos elect son as president
By Lian Buan in Manila
With 94.23 percent of precincts already accounted for, Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr, the only son and namesake of the late...