What is the present political status of the Philippines?

The present political status of the Philippines as of 2014 is that of an independednt, soverign nation with a unitary Presidential constitutional form of democratic government.

The President is Benigno S. Aquino III, who is a Liberal. The Vice-President is Jejomar C. Binay Sr., who is a Independent. The Senate President is Franklin N. Drilon, who is a Liberal.