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Suspected Chinese Rocket Debris Found in Philippine Waters
By Associated Press
Debris found in two separate locations were likely remnants of a Chinese Long March 5B rocket launched last week from Hainan island.
Philippine Police Charge Prison Chief With Killing Popular Broadcaster
By Sebastian Strangio
Gerald Bantag has been accused of masterminding the October 3 shooting of the journalist Percival Mabasa.
Why Is Philippine President Marcos Not Appointing a Health Secretary?
By Mong Palatino
So far, the reasons that the new leader has offered have been vague and at times incoherent.
Philippine Lawmaker Proposes Bill Prohibiting Foreign Ships’ Incursions
By Sebastian Strangio
The Philippine Archipelagic Sea Lanes Act is seeking to respond to a pattern of repeated Chinese incursions into Manila's EEZ.
Freedom of Expression Declines Further Under Marcos
By Mong Palatino
As expected, the Philippines' new leader has done little to reverse his predecessor's dire track record on free speech.
Marcos Turns to US To Fill Canceled Russian Helicopter Contract
By Sebastian Strangio
The Philippine leader said that his government has “secured an alternative supply from the United States.”
Philippines Shuts 214 Illegal Chinese Gambling Operations
By Associated Press
A spate of crimes victimizing Chinese workers at illegal online gambling businesses sparked the crackdown, which Beijing supports.
Drug Arrest of Minister’s Son a Test of Philippine Judicial Independence
By Sebastian Strangio
Juanito Jose Remulla III was arrested last week for the possession of a large quantity of high-grade marijuana.
The First 100 Days of Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte
By Mong Palatino
Is the daughter of the former president gearing up for her own presidential run in 2028?
The Duterte Years Were Especially Deadly for Philippine Lawyers
By Sebastian Strangio
The National Union of Peoples’ Lawyers says that 133 lawyers have been killed in the Philippines since 1984, 59 of them over the past six years.
Why the Philippines Is Increasing Spending in the 2023 Budget
By James Guild
Planners are banking on strong economic growth, reduced inflation, and a strengthening peso in 2023. But are these assumptions sound?
Philippines’ Maria Ressa to Appeal Cyberlibel Case at Supreme Court
By Sebastian Strangio
The journalist and Nobel laureate faces a number of charges relating to her pioneering work at the local news site Rappler.