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October 21, 2020
Why Is Rodrigo Duterte Still Popular in the Philippines?
By Mong Palatino
Despite allegations of corruption and his ineptitude in handling the COVID-19 crisis, the Philippine leader's popularity continues to climb.
October 20, 2020
Duterte: Hold Me Responsible for Killings in Drug Crackdown
By Associated Press
"If you get killed, it's because I'm enraged by drugs," Duterte said.
October 16, 2020
4 Reasons the Philippines Needs Public Asset Disclosures From Its Politicians
By Ronald U.Mendoza and Michael Yusingco
The Philippines’ anti-corruption body has declined to make financial disclosures public. That’s a big problem.
October 16, 2020
Philippines Lifts Ban on South China Sea Energy Exploration
By Associated Press
The decision comes after a six-year hiatus on oil and gas exploration in areas west of the Philippines.
October 15, 2020
Philippine House Speaker Squabble Ends, Clearing Way for Budget Deliberations
By Nick Aspinwall
A disagreement over a term-sharing plan led to a standoff between two rivals for the House speaker position that almost turned ugly.
October 12, 2020
Why the Philippines Needs to Establish a Sovereign Wealth Fund
By Mark Manantan, Emerson M. Sanchez and Jayson S. Lamchek
The country needs to ensure that its bounty of offshore wealth benefits the people, not just a privileged elite.
October 09, 2020
Amid a Pandemic, Evictions Plague the Philippines
By Michael Beltran
How can Filipinos, especially low-income families, stay at home when they are being forced into homelessness?
October 08, 2020
Philippines Reports Slight Downturn in COVID-19 Cases
By Nick Aspinwall
An independent research group says the country’s COVID-19 curve is flattening, but questions remain about trends outside of Metro Manila.
October 06, 2020
Understanding the Plague of Violence and Impunity on Negros Island
By Luke Lischin
There persists on Negros a climate of violence and impunity supported by, but beyond the control of, the Duterte administration.
October 06, 2020
China’s Disinformation Campaign in the Philippines
By Gregory Winger
The Philippines has been the perfect target for Chinese political interference – but it won’t be Beijing’s last victim.
October 02, 2020
Philippines Scrambles to Open Schools Despite Calls for Postponement
By Nick Aspinwall
The education department is rushing to deliver learning modules that would allow students to take classes at home, but not everyone is convinced it’s safe.
September 30, 2020
How the Philippine Army Can Find Its Place in the South China Sea
By Mark Payumo
Manila can exact land-based ownership of the maritime domain with a smarter strategy.
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