A Catholic Church that lost much credibility in the 2022 elections is gearing up for battle under Ferdinand Marcos Jr., son of the dictator it helped depose 38 years ago
The First Lady, who inspires a heady mix of respect and fear, once said she was her own 'role model' as spouse to the nation's highest-elected official
While President Marcos Jr. has adopted a softer approach towards the media, issues persist: red-tagging, media consolidation by close political allies, hyperpartisan online influencers and networks