1. Panic in the Philippines Over Taiwan Diplomatic Crisis

    If news reports correctly reflect public sentiment, it seems fair to deduce that worry and frustration are rising in the [...]

  2. Philippine Midterm Polls Give Preview of 2016 Presidential Race

    Filipinos will go back to the polls on May 13, 2013 when the nation will hold its midterm national and [...]

  3. Southeast Asia’s Twittering Heads of State

    “Hello, people of Indonesia. I have joined Twitter to exchange greetings, views and inspirations. Nice to meet you.” With these [...]

  4. Conspiracy Theories Surround Violence in Sabah

    Philippine President Benigno Aquino and Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak smell conspiracy behind the decision by some 200 armed followers [...]

  5. Sabah Insurgency: A Political Bonus for PM Najib Razak

    As the bloodshed escalates in the East Malaysian state of Sabah, more troops are being dispatched, piling pressure on Prime [...]