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Philippines
Amid Crackdown, a Lumad School Opens in Manila
By Michael Beltran
A school for evacuated indigenous youth recently opened inside a Manila university.
Can the Philippines Contain African Swine Fever?
By Jim Gomez
The country has been working to battle infections in affected villages in recent weeks.
Duterte Fires Philippines Prison Chief
By Jim Gomez
The president fired the government’s top prison official amid outcry over a mass prisoner release.
Will Duterte Help Win the Battle for Gay Rights in the Philippines?
By Erin Cook
The president’s incendiary rhetoric conceals more complex policy realities in the country under his tenure.
What’s Behind the Philippines’ New Strategy for Countering Violent Extremism?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the significance of a new national action plan on violent extremism.
Suicide Bombing: Is this the End of Filipino ‘Warrior Culture’?
By Kenneth Yeo
On June 28, the Philippines was hit by its third suicide bombing. Will such tactics finally take root in the Philippines?
Why Are Migrant Workers Joining the Hong Kong Protests?
By Michael Beltran
Many of Hong Kong's migrant workers have expressed solidarity with the protests. Why?
What Is the US Coast Guard’s Role in the Indo-Pacific Strategy?
By Jay Tristan Tarriela
Washington has adapted Tokyo’s approach to expanding cooperation via white hulls.
Bloody Violence Haunts Philippine Sugar Plantations in Negros
By Luke Lischin
A look at the context for conflict surrounding Negros’ all-important sugar industry.
Philippine Naval Modernization in the Headlines With First South Korea Frigate Launch
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Twin ceremonies spotlighted the ongoing progress with respect to a significant capability for Manila’s defense.
Is Duterte Drumming Up a Red Scare in the Philippines?
By Michael Beltran
With the president's allies victorious in the recent elections, Duterte seems set to pursue his desired policies.
A Decade of Philippines-Japan Strategic Partnership
By Mico A. Galang
The future of the Philippines-Japan strategic partnership is by no means a foregone conclusion.