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More Purpose, Fewer Platitudes: The Philippines’ Defense Diplomacy Under Marcos
By Justin Baquisal
Last week's water cannon incident underscores the hard limits of engagement with China – and the need for the Philippines’ to build up its military capability.
Philippine President Suspends 22 Land Reclamation Projects in Manila Bay After US Airs Concerns
By Jim Gomez
Marcos's order came after the United States expressed public concern over environmental damage from the projects and the involvement of a U.S.-blacklisted Chinese company.
Joint South China Sea Patrols Could Begin in 2023, Philippine Official Says
By Sebastian Strangio
The announcement comes at a time of increased Chinese assertiveness in disputed waters.
A New Filipino Leader for Southeast Asia’s Islamic State
By Zam Yusa
It’s not clear if Abu Turaife can garner support from IS adherents in the region and galvanize local militants or whether pro-IS groups in the Philippines are on the decline.
Philippines Summons Chinese Ambassador Over Water Cannon Incident
By Sebastian Strangio
This is the second time this year that Huang has been summoned following stand-offs in the vicinity of Second Thomas Shoal.
Manila Bay Reclamation Under Review Over Environmental and China Concerns
By Mong Palatino
The U.S. embassy in Manila has raised concerns about the involvement of a blacklisted Chinese firm in the ongoing projects.
Philippines Blasts China For ‘Dangerous Maneuvers’ Near Disputed Shoal
By Sebastian Strangio
The Philippine Coast Guard claims that a Chinese vessel used a high-powered water cannon in order to prevent the resupply of the Philippine forces stationed on Second Thomas Shoal.
Philippine Senate Passes Resolution Condemning Beijing’s South China Sea ‘Incursions’
By Sebastian Strangio
The resolution, spearheaded by a critic of President Marcos, comes amid growing frictions in disputed waters.
EU Leader Cites Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine to Warn Against China’s Aggression in Asia
By Jim Gomez
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said in a joint news conference with the Philippine president that “the illegal use of force cannot be tolerated, not in Ukraine, not in the Indo-Pacific.”
Why Australia and the Philippines Are Natural Partners on Renewable Energy
By Nicholas Basan
Blessed with complementary capacities, the two nations stand to benefit from closer green collaboration.
Marcos Adopts New Philippine Government Branding
By Mong Palatino
The change “calls for deep and fundamental transformations in all sectors of society and government," but critics say the reforms are no more than skin-deep.
In State of Union Speech, Marcos Pledges to Defend Philippine Territory
By Sebastian Strangio
The Philippine leader did not mention China by name, but his comments were a clear reference to the growing frictions in the South China Sea.