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Imprisoned Duterte Critic Held Hostage During Escape Attempt

Imprisoned Duterte Critic Held Hostage During Escape Attempt

By Sebastian Strangio
The "near death experience," as former Senator Leila de Lima characterized it, highlights the peril she has faced since her imprisonment on spurious drug charges in 2017.
Marking Philippine President Marcos Jr’s First 100 Days

Marking Philippine President Marcos Jr’s First 100 Days

By Michael Beltran
The party boy president laid out lofty goals when he came into office, but has he delivered?

Marcos Says Philippines Eyeing Purchases of Russian Oil, Fertilizer

Marcos Says Philippines Eyeing Purchases of Russian Oil, Fertilizer

By Sebastian Strangio
The Philippine leader's comments hint at the balance that he will attempt to strike in his country's foreign relations.

Philippine Radio Commentator and Marcos Critic Shot Dead

Philippine Radio Commentator and Marcos Critic Shot Dead

By Sebastian Strangio
The killing of Percival Mabasa underscored the country's status as one of the world's most perilous for journalists.

Philippine Judges and Lawyers Push Back Against Red-Tagging

Philippine Judges and Lawyers Push Back Against Red-Tagging

By Mong Palatino
A judge who dismissed a government petition to designate the country's communist insurgency a terrorist group has in turn been accused of communist sympathies.
President Marcos’ Likely Foreign Policy Towards the Gulf States

President Marcos’ Likely Foreign Policy Towards the Gulf States

By Asma Alkaabi and Alvin Camba
Good relations with the Middle East would support the Philippine leader's three main domestic policy priorities.

Philippines Readies Crackdown on Chinese Online Gambling Operations

Philippines Readies Crackdown on Chinese Online Gambling Operations

By Sebastian Strangio
An official said that the crackdown was prompted by "reports of murder, kidnapping and other crimes committed by Chinese nationals against fellow Chinese nationals."
Powerful Typhoon Strikes North Philippines

Powerful Typhoon Strikes North Philippines

By Jim Gomez and Aaron Favila
The most powerful typhoon to hit the Philippines this year slammed ashore in Burdeos town in Quezon province before nightfall on Sunday.

What Philippine President Marcos Said in New York

What Philippine President Marcos Said in New York

By Mong Palatino
The president's six-day working trip offered some glimpses into the priorities of his administration.

Court Denies Philippine Government Attempt to Declare Communist Party a ‘Terrorist’ Group

Court Denies Philippine Government Attempt to Declare Communist Party a ‘Terrorist’ Group

By Sebastian Strangio
The ruling by Judge Marlo Magdoza-Malagar stated that the New People's Army used violence as a means rather than an end.

Marcos, Biden Meet on Sidelines of UN General Assembly

Marcos, Biden Meet on Sidelines of UN General Assembly

By Sebastian Strangio
The two leaders committed to strengthening a strategic partnership that both view as vital in an era of renascent Chinese power.
Bjorka, the Online Hacker Trying To Take Down the Indonesian Government

Bjorka, the Online Hacker Trying To Take Down the Indonesian Government

By Aisyah Llewellyn
With a series of high-profile hacks, the as-yet unidentified culprit has highlighted yawning gaps in the nation's cyber defenses.

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