Philippines

The Philippines is exploring the possibility of bringing China to another international dispute settlement organ.

Vice Adm. Alberto Carlos' comments come two days after the Philippine Coast Guard removed a barrier that Chinese ships had installed at the disputed Scarborough Shoal.

The Philippine Coast Guard described China's installation of the barrier at Scarborough Shoal as "a clear violation of international law.”

The "floating barrier" is intended to prevent Filipino fishermen from accessing Scarborough Shoal, a China-occupied feature in the South China Sea.

According to a new report by the watchdog Global Witness, the country remains the most dangerous place in Asia to be an environmental activist.

Vice President Sara Duterte's use of confidential and intelligence funds (CIFs), which are usually reserved for the security forces, has raised eyebrows.

Maria Ressa and her publication Rappler have once again scored a legal victory against charges brought under the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte.

As with U.S.-Philippine ties, relations between Canberra and Manila have advanced rapidly since President Rodrigo Duterte left office.

In an increasingly complex geopolitical environment, Manila has good reasons to develop relations with other archipelagic states, including those to its south and east.

“Why are we going after tourists and letting the big criminals get away?” one trafficking victim asks. 

Despite favorable comparisons to its predecessor, the Marcos administration's security policy can only be measured against its own benchmark going forward.