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Japan ‘Gravely Concerned’ About South China Sea Tensions, FM Says
By Sebastian Strangio
Speaking in Manila, Iwaya Takeshi said that his country's partnership with Southeast Asia was "vital for regional peace and stability,”
The Politics of ‘Ayuda’ in the Philippines
By Mong Palatino
Government funds intended for the poor are often used by politicians as a form of political patronage.
Philippines Protests Fresh Chinese Deployments at Disputed Shoal
By Sebastian Strangio
2025 is shaping up as another year of friction and contention in disputed parts of the South China Sea.
How the Exit of US Banks From the Net-Zero Banking Alliance Threatens Climate Finance in Southeast Asia
By Ardhi Rasy Wardhana
Without the participation of U.S. banks in the NZBA, the already limited pool of climate finance may shrink further.
What to Expect in Philippine Politics in 2025
By Mong Palatino
The mid-term elections and the ongoing feud between the Marcos and Duterte families are set to dominate the headlines this year.
Philippines Defends Plan to Acquire Typhon Missile System From US
By Sebastian Strangio
China has condemned Manila's planned acquisition, which it says poses a "substantial threat to regional peace and security."
Philippine Congressional Committee Recommends Filing of Criminal Charges Against Duterte
By Mong Palatino
The former president's "war on drugs" was marked by "abuse of power and institutional impunity," lawmakers say.
The Philippines’ Stakes in South Korea’s Political Chaos
By Nguyen Thanh Long
South Korea has played a crucial role in Manila’s maritime security strategy. Can that cooperation survive if the Yoon administration comes to an abrupt end?
The Importance of the EU-Philippines Trade Deal
By Sophia Ordoña and Jonas Nitschke
The renewed interest from the EU underscores a positive shift under the new administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
Did Filipino-Americans Help Trump Win Nevada?
By Sribala Subramanian
Swing voters in a battleground state may have leaned right.
Philippines Will Not Deploy Navy in Stand-offs With China, Marcos Says
By Sebastian Strangio
On December 4, Chinese ships, including a navy vessel, confronted Philippine vessels close to a disputed shoal in the South China Sea.
Indonesia, Philippines Agree to Repatriation of Filipina Drug Convict
By Sebastian Strangio
Mary Jane Veloso, 39, has been on death row in Indonesia since her arrest for heroin trafficking in 2010.
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