Corruption and political murder had long been endemic in Philippine politics.

During the inauguration, the new governor vowed to stop corruption and to make the province an example of a "new dawn in Philippine politics".

He garnered more than 16 million votes, the highest ever for a senator in the history of Philippine politics at that time.

He lost during his first foray into Philippine politics.

Despite the decline of the party, it had considerable influence in current Philippine politics.

The charges against him involve a staple of Philippine politics: corruption.

Some believe that El Shaddai plays a major role in Philippine politics.

The defeat was so overwhelming that the leftists are reassessing their participation in the mainstream of Philippine politics.

As in Philippine politics in general, issues appeared to be less important to most soldiers than personalities.

Politically outspoken student groups mention that this is rather new for Philippine politics, and shows a gradual development of the voting public, the electorate.