We take pride in the Philippines as the bastion of democracy in Asia. Modeled after the United States, the Philippines is under a presidential form of government. Unlike in the United States ...

In honor of Election Day, the Center for the Study of Political Graphics has highlighted 10 voting rights posters from its collection.

In 1986, people power in the Philippines inspired democracy movements around the world. Today, our country is serving as a cautionary tale and being cited as a model for why western-style ...

BAAFF’s screened documentary film “And So It Begins,” for its closing night, which follows Leni Robredo’s campaign in the ...

Aunt Cecile Araneta-Marcos is his vice governor. From Imelda’s roots in the central Philippines, another cousin, Alfred Romualdez, is mayor of Tacloban City in Leyte province. Other relatives head ...

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Whether you’re visiting a bustling city or chilling out on a beach, prepare for your trip to the Philippines with this eco-friendly guide. The steep karst cliffs of El Nido tower over white-sand ...

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Concern about the health of democratic governments has been rising worldwide, and one of the key metrics researchers use to measure the robustness of a democracy is its ability to conduct free and ...

An exhibition at the National Gallery in Athens surveys the history of modern democracy and offers insight into the present political moment.

In the Philippines, Tropical Storm Trami has killed at least 26 people after dumping torrential rains across the main island of Luzon. At least 14 of the deaths were in Batangas province.

Call me a dreamer, but I’m not too worried about the future of our democracy regardless of whether Donald Trump or Kamala Harris wins the presidential election Tuesday. I have no doubt there ...