Philippines News » Ilocos News Philippines » Ilocos » Politics: Balikatan 2026: US, Japan, Philippines flex military muscle amid China tensions
Analysts say this year’s drills, which stress tested a new generation of mobile strike capabilities, were a pointed display of resolve.
News Philippines » Ilocos » Politics: Ilocos Norte top execs switch posts in 2025 elections
LAOAG CITY, Philippines — Ilocos Norte Gov. Matthew Joseph Marcos Manotoc has withdrawn his certificate of candidacy and opted to run for vice governor to give way to his aunt. Before the filing ...
News Philippines » Ilocos » Politics: Manila unrest signals new attention to an old problem: Political dynasties
A new people’s initiative aiming to limit political dynasties is inspiring hope that the Philippines' 2028 election could look different.
News Philippines » Ilocos » Politics: Marcos’ senatorial slate kicks off campaign in Ilocos Norte
ILOCOS NORTE, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s senatorial slate officially launched their campaign rallies in Ilocos Norte, the political stronghold of the Marcos family.
News Philippines » Ilocos » Politics: Philippine politics on trial as the Dutertes head to court
In the Philippines, the cooperation between the two political dynasties, the Marcoses and Dutertes, has ended just in time for the May 2025 midterm elections and the 2028 presidential election. As the ...
News Philippines » Ilocos » Politics: House OKs bill: Marcos Sr. birth anniversary a holiday in Ilocos Norte
MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives on Tuesday passed on final reading a bill declaring Sept. 11 a special non-working holiday to mark the birth anniversary of former President ...
News Philippines » Ilocos » Politics: Bishops join case at Philippines’ top court to stop political dynasties
Bishop Jose Colin Bagaforo, president of Caritas Philippines, is one of the petitioners seeking the Supreme Court’s help against political dynasties. (Credit: Diocese of Kidapawan via CBCP News.) ...