The May 9 national elections in the Philippines are taking place as the country reels under the blows of multiple system crises climate, economic and social compounded by the COVID-19 pandemic, writes Reihana Mohideen.
Three of the country’s most powerful political dynasties – the Marcoses, Arroyos and Dutertes – have entered into an unholy alliance with the hope of consolidating power in 2022 and beyond, writes Sonny Melencio.
The decision to field presidential and vice presidential candidates represents a bold and unprecedented move for the Philippines left. Sonny Melencio explains why the Partido Lakas ng Masa has taken this step.