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8 in 10 district reps still from dynasties

8 in 10 district reps still from dynasties

15 political clans control multiple legislative districts in the Philippines

by Guinevere Latoza June 30, 2025July 18, 2025

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How to vote on May 12: ‘We have a chance to break the grip of political clans’

How to vote on May 12: ‘We have a chance to break the grip of political clans’

Labor leaders eye Senate, say rich politicians have not fixed Filipino workers’ woes

Labor leaders eye Senate, say rich politicians have not fixed Filipino workers’ woes

‘Mas mainam palitan ang mga senador’: Survey underdogs who vow to do better on women’s issues

‘Mas mainam palitan ang mga senador’: Survey underdogs who vow to do better on women’s issues

Fighting corruption tops voter concerns but Senate bets hounded by scandals lead surveys

Fighting corruption tops voter concerns but Senate bets hounded by scandals lead surveys

11 of 24 Senate seats could go to media celebrities after May 2025

11 of 24 Senate seats could go to media celebrities after May 2025

Eyes on May 2025 Philippine elections as China flexes muscles in West PH Sea

Eyes on May 2025 Philippine elections as China flexes muscles in West PH Sea

DATA & MAPS

MAP: Distribution of 68.43M voters in the May 2025 polls

MAP: Distribution of 68.43M voters in the May 2025 polls

MAP: Updated areas of concern in the 2025 elections

MAP: Updated areas of concern in the 2025 elections

Surveys: 2025 Senate race

Surveys: 2025 Senate race

POLITICAL DYNASTIES

Meet the ‘obese’ political dynasties of the Philippines

Meet the ‘obese’ political dynasties of the Philippines

by Carmela Fonbuena

8 in every 10 district reps belong to dynasties. More than half are reelectionists in 2025

8 in every 10 district reps belong to dynasties. More than half are reelectionists in 2025

by Guinevere Latoza and Maujerie Miranda

Political dynasties also swarm the party-list elections

Political dynasties also swarm the party-list elections

by Aaron John Baluis, Leanne Louise Isip and Carmela Fonbuena

71 of 82 Philippine governors belong to political families

71 of 82 Philippine governors belong to political families

by Angela Ballerda, Gab Yanzon and Carmela Fonbuena

11 of 24 Senate seats could go to media celebrities after May 2025

11 of 24 Senate seats could go to media celebrities after May 2025

by Nyah De Leon, Alfon Cabanilla and Carmela Fonbuena

5 ways Philippine dynasties are able to stay in power

5 ways Philippine dynasties are able to stay in power

by Guinevere Latoza and Maujerie Miranda

THE PUSH BACK

Cordillera’s cultural norms push back against political dynasties

Cordillera’s cultural norms push back against political dynasties

by Frank Cimatu

In typhoon-hit Bicol, political clans aiding victims backed projects blamed for flooding

In typhoon-hit Bicol, political clans aiding victims backed projects blamed for flooding

by Reinnard Balonzo and Rosmae Ysabel Armeña

In land of ‘mega’ dynasties, Ilocos Region, Chavit Singson has 23 relatives running for office

In land of ‘mega’ dynasties, Ilocos Region, Chavit Singson has 23 relatives running for office

by TJ Burgonio

Even the mightiest political dynasties fall silent—and fade away

Even the mightiest political dynasties fall silent—and fade away

by TJ Burgonio

When voters say ‘enough’: Dynasties in Leyte, Cainta and Pasig fall from power

When voters say ‘enough’: Dynasties in Leyte, Cainta and Pasig fall from power

by TJ Burgonio

Dismantling a dynasty: Vico Sotto is redefining local leadership

Dismantling a dynasty: Vico Sotto is redefining local leadership

by Arjan Aguirre

CAMPAIGN FINANCE

Marcos and Duterte received millions in contributions from contractors. Can—and will—they be held to account?

Marcos and Duterte received millions in contributions from contractors. Can—and will—they be held to account?

September 18, 2025September 22, 2025

DOCUMENT: SOCE of 2025 senatorial candidates

DOCUMENT: SOCE of 2025 senatorial candidates

July 3, 2025October 8, 2025

Top spender Camille Villar reports P179.6-M spending in 2025 campaign

Top spender Camille Villar reports P179.6-M spending in 2025 campaign

July 3, 2025October 8, 2025

Camille Villar leads in Facebook ad spending, too

Camille Villar leads in Facebook ad spending, too

May 12, 2025May 12, 2025

8 Senate bets air TV, radio ads worth at least P1B before discounts

8 Senate bets air TV, radio ads worth at least P1B before discounts

May 9, 2025October 8, 2025

WEST PHILIPPINE SEA

Have you come across pro-China propaganda? Here are 5 ways to find out.

Have you come across pro-China propaganda? Here are 5 ways to find out.

October 29, 2025October 29, 2025

The unprecedented trials of Beijing’s suspected spies in the Philippines

The unprecedented trials of Beijing’s suspected spies in the Philippines

October 5, 2025October 19, 2025

In Cagayan, a frontline province in West PH Sea dispute, agriculture is the top concern

In Cagayan, a frontline province in West PH Sea dispute, agriculture is the top concern

February 2, 2025February 12, 2025

BANGSAMORO ELECTIONS

TRACKER: New BARMM parliament receives marching orders ahead of October polls

TRACKER: New BARMM parliament receives marching orders ahead of October polls

April 9, 2025April 9, 2025

MILF chair Murad declines BTA seat, vows support for successor

MILF chair Murad declines BTA seat, vows support for successor

March 24, 2025March 30, 2025

Comelec not keen on allowing BARMM voters to choose ‘None of the Above’

Comelec not keen on allowing BARMM voters to choose ‘None of the Above’

January 29, 2025February 1, 2025

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PCIJ roundtable: Election watchdogs identify priority issues as elections loom in Philippines

PCIJ roundtable: Election watchdogs identify priority issues as elections loom in Philippines

Smartmatic bagged election contracts totalling at least P25 billion over the last decade

Smartmatic bagged election contracts totalling at least P25 billion over the last decade

Votes in 2023 BSKE sold up to P40K; Comelec urged to see prosecution of vote-buying cases through

Votes in 2023 BSKE sold up to P40K; Comelec urged to see prosecution of vote-buying cases through