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China’s Disinformation Campaign in the Philippines

China’s Disinformation Campaign in the Philippines

By Gregory Winger
The Philippines has been the perfect target for Chinese political interference – but it won’t be Beijing’s last victim.
Philippines Scrambles to Open Schools Despite Calls for Postponement

Philippines Scrambles to Open Schools Despite Calls for Postponement

By Nick Aspinwall
The education department is rushing to deliver learning modules that would allow students to take classes at home, but not everyone is convinced it’s safe.

Philippine President Targets Facebook for Taking Down Fake Accounts

Philippine President Targets Facebook for Taking Down Fake Accounts

By Sebastian Strangio
After cannily manipulating Facebook in his campaign for the presidency, Rodrigo Duterte is intimating that he might shut the social network down.

How the Philippine Army Can Find Its Place in the South China Sea

How the Philippine Army Can Find Its Place in the South China Sea

By Mark Payumo
Manila can exact land-based ownership of the maritime domain with a smarter strategy.

US Bill Aims to End Aid to Philippines Military and Police

US Bill Aims to End Aid to Philippines Military and Police

By Nick Aspinwall
The Philippine Human Rights Act would end American security assistance to Manila unless it commits to reforms.
Southeast Asian Leaders Air Fears Over US-China Rivalry

Southeast Asian Leaders Air Fears Over US-China Rivalry

By Sebastian Strangio
Joko Widodo and Rodrigo Duterte both used their inaugural U.N. speeches to express alarm at accelerating superpower tensions.

Why the Philippines Needs to Revise Its National Defense Act

Why the Philippines Needs to Revise Its National Defense Act

By Jay Tristan Tarriela
An 80-plus year old law has allowed the Philippine Army near-unquestioned dominance over the military. That has to change.
Facebook Shuts Down Fake China-Based Accounts Backing Duterte

Facebook Shuts Down Fake China-Based Accounts Backing Duterte

By Sebastian Strangio
The accounts beamed out content supportive of the Philippine president and his daughter's possible presidential aspirations.

In UN Speech, Duterte Stiffens Philippines’ Stance on the South China Sea

In UN Speech, Duterte Stiffens Philippines’ Stance on the South China Sea

By Sebastian Strangio
After four years of flip-flopping, the Philippine President voiced strong support for a Hague ruling rejecting most of China’s claims to disputed waters.

The Riddle of COVID-19 and Democracy in Southeast Asia

The Riddle of COVID-19 and Democracy in Southeast Asia

By Sebastian Strangio
How much should we read into the fact that the region’s most robust democracies have fared the worst from the coronavirus? Probably not a lot.

EU Threatens Philippine Trade Perks Over Rights Abuses

EU Threatens Philippine Trade Perks Over Rights Abuses

By Sebastian Strangio
The European Parliament has called for the suspension of duty-free privileges pending a "substantial improvement" in the country's human rights situation.
Rodrigo Duterte: The Weak Strongman of the Philippines

Rodrigo Duterte: The Weak Strongman of the Philippines

By Mong Palatino
Mounting concerns about the Philippine President's health threaten to play into elections due in 2022.

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