Philippines Elections
Lone Woman Candidate Mounts Challenge to Dictator’s Son for Philippine Presidency
Many doubted Vice President Leni Robredo’s chances at becoming president, but her campaign kick-off heralded a possible repeat of her 2016 victory over Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
Why Are Presidential Candidates in This Country Getting Tested for Cocaine?
When one candidate posted evidence of a clean drugs test, his rivals competing in the Philippine presidential race felt compelled to follow.
These People Are Lining Up for 10 Hours to Get Their Country Out of the ‘Dark Ages’
In what’s ranked as the “worst place to be in COVID,” people are making sure they’ll be able to vote in elections next year.
Philippine Voters Just Handed Duterte a Lot More Power
His party won big, and so did his daughter, who critics say is being groomed as his successor.
After Philippine Midterm Elections, ‘Migrate’ Queries Spike on Google
It looks like some Filipinos were so unhappy with the election results that they were ready to move ASAP.
'I Held Back Tears': Young Filipinos Vote in Divisive Midterm Election
Young voters from across the country expressed mixed emotions of frustration and hope, as they cast their ballots in an election seen as a referendum on President Rodrigo Duterte and his policies.
What you need to know about the Philippine Midterm Elections
This election is widely seen as a referendum on Duterte's presidency.
Here’s Where Philippine Senatorial Hopefuls Stand On Issues That Matter To Young Voters
VICE takes a closer look at the platforms of high-ranking senatorial candidates and examines their stance on issues like LGBTQ+ rights, the environment, and more.
We Put Supporters and Critics of President Duterte in a Room Together
A group of young voters sits down to discuss the midterm elections and his policies – including marijuana legalisation, same-sex marriage, and the controversial War on Drugs.