Duterte allies ask SC: Stop VP Sara impeachment trial
They cited, among other issues, the “malicious” inaction of the House of Representatives on the first three impeachment complaints filed in December. The deliberate delay, the…
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South Korea’s conservative presidential hopefuls deny ties to political broker in growing scandal
Two top prospective presidential candidates from the ruling People Power Party have publicly denied any alleged ties to Myung Tae-kyun, a pollster and self-proclaimed political…
Key governance reforms needed for a fairer Bangladesh
While stabilising the economy is a priority, the roots of Bangladesh's recent turmoil lie in a crisis of governance.
Indonesia President Prabowo sees major protests early in presidency
State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi asked the public to give the still new administration a chance, noting that it would continuously look for solutions to address the challenges facing…
Vietnam’s National Assembly approves new governmental structure
The new ministries and ministerial-level agencies will officially begin operations from March 1.
Raps filed vs Philippine former president Rodrigo Duterte over ‘kill senators’ quip
Philippine National Police – Criminal Investigation and Detection Group chief Brig. Gen. Nicolas Torre III on Monday filed criminal complaints against former President Rodrigo…
The myth of the party list system: Philippine Daily Inquirer
The reason party list groups are now dominated by the powerful is because the system was never designed to champion the powerless in the first place. The onus, therefore, lies…
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz: One year on
Governance by the ruling coalition has been underwhelming and marked by growing authoritarianism, says the writer.
Singapore’s opposition leader Pritam Singh fined $7,000 for each of two charges after conviction for lying to committee
Speaking to reporters after the hearing, the Leader of the Opposition said he “will be running for the general election."
How impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol carries out politics from behind bars
Detained president mobilises ruling party from jail to keep supporters unified, but expert warns it could backfire.