Ruling himself out as a contender for the Senate presidency, Sen. Juan Miguel Zubiri yesterday revealed that the “veteran ...

Politics in the Philippines has always been something of a family affair. But lately, it has devolved into a family feud, complete with assassination threats and impeachment charges.

Of the more than 18,000 positions at stake, the Senate race is crucial because 12 senators elected will serve as jurors in Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial, tentatively scheduled for July.