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The Philippines, the Moscow-Beijing Axis, and the Case for a Proactive Strategic Policy
By Joshua Bernard Espeña
Manila needs to prepare for a more constrained, competitive, and dangerous world.
Philippines Pledges to Back US if Ukraine Conflict Spreads to Asia
By Sebastian Strangio
President Rodrigo Duterte reportedly pledged to grant the U.S. access to the former American Subic Bay naval station and Clark Air Base.
CPTPP: Can We Expect Additional Southeast Asian Members Soon?
By Shannon Hayden and Javiera Heine
Evaluating the chances of Thailand, the Philippines, and Indonesia joining the mega-trade pact.
Philippines to Proceed With Deal to Buy Russian Helicopters
By Associated Press
Despite Russia’s isolation following its invasion of Ukraine, the Philippines’ defense secretary says there are no plans to scrap the contract for Mi-17s.
Elections in a Pandemic: How Filipinos Can Safely Elect Their Leaders
By Anthony Esguerra
The Philippines will soon conduct one of Asia’s largest elections in 2022. One expert says the campaign period is beginning to look like a “public health nightmare.”
The Philippine Government’s Distrust of Fact-Checkers
By Mong Palatino
Fact-checkers are a vital bulwark against the wave of election-related misinformation. But such efforts are coming under attack.
3 Killed in Philippine Army Attack on Militant Camp in Mindanao
By Sebastian Strangio
The attack was intended to root out 50 fighters belonging to the Dawlah Islamiya group, which was responsible for the 2017 siege of Marawi city.
Why Are Philippine Courts Blocking Sugar Imports?
By James Guild
The move is an attempt to balance the interests of Filipino farmers and consumers.
Philippines’s Mandatory SIM Card Registration Threatens Privacy and Free Speech
By Mong Palatino
Opponents claim that the new law could become "a potent tool for mass surveillance and authoritarianism."
Neri Colmenares: The Martial Law Survivor Pursuing a Philippine Senate Seat
By Michael Beltran
Colmenares wants to prevent the Philippines from returning to the dark times of the Marcos dictatorship.
Philippine Senator and Leading Duterte Critic Marks Five Years in Jail
By Sebastian Strangio
According to a leading human rights group, Senator Leila de Lima's detention "exemplifies the lawlessness and cruelty of the Duterte administration.”
Philippines Fully Opens to Foreign Visitors After Nearly 2 Years
By Sebastian Strangio
The move, which follows a sudden easing of COVID-19 infections, will deliver a much-needed jolt to the nation's tourism industry.