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President Marcos to Meet US Secretary of State Amid South China Sea Tensions

President Marcos to Meet US Secretary of State Amid South China Sea Tensions

By Sebastian Strangio
The Philippine leader said that the meeting will address closer maritime cooperation between the U.S., the Philippines, and Japan.

The Philippine Coast Guard’s Modernization: An International Joint Effort

The Philippine Coast Guard’s Modernization: An International Joint Effort

By Josiah Gottfried
Over the past decade, the PCG has become a respectable force – with a little help from Manila's friends
US Firms Set to Invest $1 Billion in Philippines, Commerce Secretary Says

US Firms Set to Invest $1 Billion in Philippines, Commerce Secretary Says

By Sebastian Strangio
The Biden administration is hoping to elevate economic relations with Manila to keep step with the recent enhancement of security ties.

Women’s Stories From the ‘Graveyard of the Living’ in the Philippines

Women’s Stories From the ‘Graveyard of the Living’ in the Philippines

By Michael Beltran
According to activists, out of 812 political prisoners in the Philippines, 163 are women. 

Philippine Legislators Mull ‘Economic Charter Change’

Philippine Legislators Mull ‘Economic Charter Change’

By Mong Palatino
Political divisions are opening up over a plan to overhaul the 1987 Constitution to allow more foreign ownership in local industries.

Chinese and Philippine Coast Guard Vessels Again Collide in Contested Waters

Chinese and Philippine Coast Guard Vessels Again Collide in Contested Waters

By Sebastian Strangio
The reported collision came as the maritime disputes dominated discussions at a regional summit in Australia.

Philippine FM Urges Regional Unity on South China Sea Disputes

Philippine FM Urges Regional Unity on South China Sea Disputes

By Rod McGuirk
Enrique Manalo's comments were delivered on the first day of the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit in Melbourne.
Is China Committing Environmental Crimes in the South China Sea?

Is China Committing Environmental Crimes in the South China Sea?

John McManus, a professor at the Rosenstiel School of the University of Miami, discusses the environmental damage to the South China Sea, China's role, and the chances for an ecological recovery.

Australia-Philippines Strategic Partnership in the Spotlight as Marcos Addresses Australian Parliament

Australia-Philippines Strategic Partnership in the Spotlight as Marcos Addresses Australian Parliament

By Grant Wyeth
Central to Marcos’ speech – and to growing Australia-Philippines ties – are concerns about China’s behavior in the South China Sea. 

Philippine Lawmaker Demands Answers From Singapore Over Reported Taylor Swift Deal

Philippine Lawmaker Demands Answers From Singapore Over Reported Taylor Swift Deal

By Sebastian Strangio
Rep. Joey Salceda claims that Singapore's alleged exclusivity arrangement with the pop icon's promoter "runs contrary" to ASEAN's consensus-based relations.

Why Are Southeast Asia’s Young Voters Turning to Illiberal Populists?

Why Are Southeast Asia’s Young Voters Turning to Illiberal Populists?

By Imran Said and Alexander Berghaus
Recent elections have upended the assumption that young people are inherently more progressive than their elders.
The Demographic Promises and Perils of Seoul’s Filipino Domestic Helper Initiative

The Demographic Promises and Perils of Seoul’s Filipino Domestic Helper Initiative

By Eom Tae Yeon
Can South Korea entice women into the workforce by outsourcing domestic labor to foreigners? More importantly, should it?

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