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Thousands Still Without Power as Philippines Recovers From Super Typhoon Goni
By Nick Aspinwall
An island of 260,000 could be without power until Christmas, while hundreds of thousands remain in evacuation centers in the midst of a severe coronavirus outbreak.
Filipino Envoy Puts the Philippines’ ‘3rd Foreign Policy Pillar’ On the Line
By Liberty Chee
An ambassador's alleged abuse of a domestic worker in Brazil threatens the nation's reputation as a global leader on migrant worker issues.
Rebuilding Marawi: Too Early for Congratulations
By Gus Miclat
Peace might have returned to Marawi, but the social conditions underpinning the region's radicalization persist.
Why Is Rodrigo Duterte Still Popular in the Philippines?
By Mong Palatino
Despite allegations of corruption and his ineptitude in handling the COVID-19 crisis, the Philippine leader's popularity continues to climb.
Duterte: Hold Me Responsible for Killings in Drug Crackdown
By Associated Press
"If you get killed, it's because I'm enraged by drugs," Duterte said.
4 Reasons the Philippines Needs Public Asset Disclosures From Its Politicians
By Ronald U.Mendoza and Michael Yusingco
The Philippines’ anti-corruption body has declined to make financial disclosures public. That’s a big problem.
Philippines Lifts Ban on South China Sea Energy Exploration
By Associated Press
The decision comes after a six-year hiatus on oil and gas exploration in areas west of the Philippines.
Philippine House Speaker Squabble Ends, Clearing Way for Budget Deliberations
By Nick Aspinwall
A disagreement over a term-sharing plan led to a standoff between two rivals for the House speaker position that almost turned ugly.
Why the Philippines Needs to Establish a Sovereign Wealth Fund
By Mark Manantan, Emerson M. Sanchez and Jayson S. Lamchek
The country needs to ensure that its bounty of offshore wealth benefits the people, not just a privileged elite.
Amid a Pandemic, Evictions Plague the Philippines
By Michael Beltran
How can Filipinos, especially low-income families, stay at home when they are being forced into homelessness?
Philippines Reports Slight Downturn in COVID-19 Cases
By Nick Aspinwall
An independent research group says the country’s COVID-19 curve is flattening, but questions remain about trends outside of Metro Manila.
Understanding the Plague of Violence and Impunity on Negros Island
By Luke Lischin
There persists on Negros a climate of violence and impunity supported by, but beyond the control of, the Duterte administration.