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Elections in Philippines
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Elections in Philippines: the next vote, who holds power now, and the country's election history. The next one is the Philippine presidential election on 8 May 2028. Head of state and government is Bongbong Marcos; the system of government is republic.
Next election
Philippine presidential election - 8 May 2028
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Bongbong Marcos live
Head of state & government - Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
In office since
30 June 2022
Party
Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Region
Asia
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Next election
Philippine presidential election
8 May 2028
Government
republic
Capital
Manila
Population
112 729 484
Country facts
Legislature
Congress of the Philippines
Established
1565
Currency
Philippine peso
Official language
English
Capital
Manila
Region
Asia
Area
343,448 km2
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Election history
12 May 2025parliamentary
Philippine general election
9 May 2022parliamentary
Philippine general election
9 May 2022presidential
Philippine presidential election
won: Bongbong Marcos
9 May 2016presidential
Philippine presidential election
won: Rodrigo Duterte
9 May 2016parliamentary
Philippine general election
13 May 2013parliamentary
Philippine general election
10 May 2010presidential
Philippine presidential election, 2010
won: Benigno Aquino III ยท turnout 74.4%
10 May 2010parliamentary
Philippine general election, 2010
Presidential winner & turnout from Wikidata; parliamentary winners omitted (Wikidata data unreliable).
Power transferspeacefulcontestedirregular
2022 - Rodrigo Duterte Bongbong Marcos
peaceful - no coup recorded
2016 - Benigno Aquino III Rodrigo Duterte
peaceful - no coup recorded
2010 - Gloria Macapagal Arroyo Benigno Aquino III
peaceful - no coup recorded
2001 - Joseph Estrada Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
peaceful - no coup recorded
1998 - Fidel Ramos Joseph Estrada
peaceful - no coup recorded
1992 - Corazon Aquino Fidel Ramos
peaceful - no coup recorded
Classification: Powell & Thyne Coup d'Etat Dataset, where available.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next election in Philippines?
The Philippine presidential election is scheduled for 8 May 2028.
Who is the current leader of Philippines?
The head of state and government is Bongbong Marcos (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas).
When was the last election in Philippines?
The most recent was the Philippine general election on 12 May 2025.
What type of government does Philippines have?
Philippines is a republic.
Profile from Wikidata - updated 2026-07-02.