Political Risks

Vice President Sara Duterte failed to appear on November 29 over the subpoena issued by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) citing a schedule conflict caused by last-minute cancellation of a panel hearing at the House of Representatives’ inquiry on ...

Vice President Sara Duterte failed to appear on November 29 over the subpoena issued by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) citing a schedule conflict caused by last-minute cancellation of a panel hearing at the House of Representatives’ inquiry on her alleged misuse of funds. The agency has rescheduled her appearance on December 11. Analysts …

Former police chief Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa admitted that he had ignored calls from what he believed were representatives of the International Criminal Court (ICC). Analysts note that Senator Dela Rosa is allegedly the chief implementor of the drug war under the administration of former President Rodrigo Duterte. He is one of the subjects …

The Supreme Court of the Philippines has ruled that the province of Sulu is not part of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).  In a press statement released Monday night, the Supreme Court declared that Sulu should not be included in the BARMM because the province rejected the ratification of the Bangsamoro Organic …

The recent apprehensions of fugitives Alice Guo and Apollo Quiboloy have drawn significant attention in the Philippines, underscoring persistent apprehensions surrounding corruption and illicit activities associated with political personalities. Both Guo and Quiboloy are facing significant allegations – Guo is ...