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How Rodrigo Duterte Permanently Changed Philippine Elections
By Mong Palatino
The Philippine president's barnstorming run to the presidency has inspired a raft of imitators. Can any succeed?
The Rise of Saifullah: Islamic State’s New Point Man for Southeast Asia?
By Jasminder Singh and J. Fernando
Despite the killing or apprehension of many of its senior leaders, the Islamic State remains a clear and present danger in Southeast Asia.
Duterte Vs the International Criminal Court
By Michael Beltran
Can Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte be indicted for "crimes against humanity”? And if so, can he be brought to justice?
Extending Their Call of Duty? Ex-Police Officers Running for Office in the Philippines
By Kevin Nielsen Agojo
Many former Philippine National Police officers have used their service as a springboard into elected office.
Duterte Claims that COVID-19 Vaccines Saved Crucial US Defense Pact
By Sebastian Strangio
The unsurprising revelation hints at the fundamentally transactional nature of Duterte's approach to the superpowers.
China’s Rise, South China Sea, and Rules-Based International Order: A View From the Philippines
By Jongsoo Lee
Jay L. Batongbacal, a professor at the University of the Philippines College of Law, on the South China Sea disputes and international law.
Why Do Filipinos Keep Voting for Authoritarian Leaders?
By Gretchen Abuso
A lack of thorough education has helped blur the Philippines’ history – and the lessons of the past.
Philippines’ Duterte Retains Pact Allowing US War Exercises
By Jim Gomez
The president has formally retracted his earlier letter announcing the termination of the Philippines-U.S. Visiting Forces Agreement.
Olympic Champion Hidilyn Diaz Deserves an Apology From the Philippine Government
By Mong Palatino
The Philippines’ first-ever gold medalist had an earlier claim to fame: being accused of conspiring against the Duterte administration.
Philippine President Duterte Unabashedly Threatens to Kill Drug Dealers
By Jim Gomez
Duterte devoted most of a rambling, nearly three-hour televised speech to non-pandemic topics he has addressed repeatedly in the past.
US, Philippines Set to Reinforce Threatened Defense Accord
By Sebastian Strangio
Both nations have a strong incentive to maintain the pact, but next year's election could complicate matters.
Why are Former Philippine Presidents Running for Lower-Level Posts?
By Mong Palatino
President Duterte's mooted vice presidential run would follow in the footsteps of other recent ex-leaders.