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Philippine DOH Wants Answers on US ‘Anti-Vax’ Influence Campaign
By Sebastian Strangio
According to a Reuters investigation, the Pentagon used social media accounts to sow doubt about China's Sinovac vaccine.
There Is No ‘Secret Agreement’ Between China and the Philippines on Second Thomas Shoal
By Christian Schultheiss
The diplomatic charade masks the key question: Would China refrain from seizing Second Thomas Shoal if the Philippines was forced to withdraw?
Duterte’s Ironic Free Speech Advocacy in the Philippines
By Mong Palatino
The war of words between the Duterte and Marcos clans has made the former president an unlikely – and unconvincing – champion of free expression.
76% of Filipinos View China as Country’s ‘Greatest Threat’: Survey
By Sebastian Strangio
Public attitudes toward China in the Philippines have dipped considerably as tensions have increased in the South China Sea.
Philippines Accuses China of Seizing Air-Dropped Supplies in South China Sea
By Sebastian Strangio
The country's military chief claims that the incident saw Chinese boats come within five meters of the Philippine outpost at Second Thomas Shoal.
Philippines Vows to Protect Filipino Fishermen Amid Chinese Fishing Ban
By Sebastian Strangio
The annual ban comes at a time of growing tension between Beijing and Manila in the South China Sea.
What the Senate Coup Reveals About Philippine Politics
By Mong Palatino
Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri is out, reportedly for opposing a proposal to amend the Philippine Constitution.
Philippine Commander Denies ‘Deal’ Over South China Sea Shoal
By Sebastian Strangio
A Senate Committee is investigating the Chinese Embassy’s alleged recording of a phone call between Carlos and a Chinese military attaché in January.
Philippine Lawmakers Pass Bill Legalizing Divorce
By Sebastian Strangio
The Absolute Divorce Bill is the product of years of work on the part of representatives seeking to amend the country's notoriously restrictive divorce law.
Philippines Calls for International Probe Into Environmental Damage at Disputed Shoal
By Sebastian Strangio
The Philippine Coast Guard claims that Chinese fishermen hunting giant clams have caused significant damage to the reefs at Scarborough Shoal.
The Luzon Economic Corridor: A Badly-Needed Win For the US in Southeast Asia?
By Kevin Chen
As a proof of concept for the G-7's Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment, there is a lot riding on the initiative in the northern Philippines.
Japan and the Philippines Increase Their Focus on Island Defense
By Christopher Woody
Growing Chinese assertiveness in the East and South China seas has forced the two U.S. allies to reorient their defense strategies.