A restive volcano in central Philippines has briefly erupted, spewing a 2.8-mile ash plume and debris into the sky

Here’s what to know about the crucial midterms and the rival dynasties at the heart of the Southeast Asian nation’s politics.

Allies of Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr looked set to win at least half of the available Senate seats in a midterm election on Monday, an unofficial tally showed, in a contest seen as a referendum on his leadership and a fierce proxy battle with his estranged vice president.

Former President Rodrigo Duterte, who faces international court charges of crimes against humanity, appears to have been elected mayor of Davao City. One of his sons is expected to fill in.

Philippine organisation Pulse Asia Research denied releasing pre-election survey results for a couple of local races as the Southeast Asian nation held a crucial mid-term vote on May 12, 2025. Mistakes in the circulating images indicate they are inauthentic.

By Karen Lema, Mikhail Flores MANILA (Reuters) -Allies of Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr were on course to win at least half of the available Senate seats in a midterm election on Monday, an unofficial tally showed,

Two Philippine casinos have severed their relationships with a VIP junket linked to the abduction and murder of a wealthy steel magnate.

AM Best’s Susan Tan, senior financial analyst, will speak at the Philippine Insurance Summit to be held 20 May 2025, in Makati City, Philippines.