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Herd Behavior and Approval Bubbles: A Closer Look at Duterte’s Popularity
By Ronald U. Mendoza and Tristan Canare
Net satisfaction ratings for Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte keep increasing. There is growing evidence that fake news and herd behavior might be at play.
Lava Gushes from Volcano Near Manila; Tens of Thousands Flee
By Associated Press
Frequent tremors and inflation of the Taal volcano indicate a major and much more dangerous eruption could still happen.
Philippines’ ‘Smart City’ Threatens Tribal Displacement
By Bernice Beltran
The construction of New Clark City comes at a heavy cost to the indigenous Aeta tribe.
US-Philippines Ties: The De Lima Dilemma
By Michael Beltran
The Philippine government has threatened to introduce visa requirements for U.S. citizens after banning 3 U.S. senators, supporters of jailed Philippine Senator de Lima.
The Ampatuan Massacre: A Decade-Long Fight For Justice
By Joshua Mcdonald
In the Philippines, justice for victims of a massacre are overshadowed by rampant extrajudicial killings.
Christmas Typhoon Leaves 20 Dead in Philippines
By Associated Press
Typhoon Phanfone lashed the central Philippines, displacing many residents and stranding others.
Duterte’s Coast Guard Diplomacy
By Jay Tristan Tarriela
Under Duterte, the Philippine Coast Guard has taken on a new prominence. But don't assume Manila is resorting to gray zone tactics.
Philippines Convicts Key Ampatuan Clan Members Over 2009 Massacre
By Associated Press
Relatives of the victims, many of them journalists, welcomed a move toward justice 10 years after the brazen attack.
Will There Be a Christmas Ceasefire in the Philippines?
By Michael Beltran
The Reds are open to a ceasefire and peace talks, but is Duterte?
To Boost Its Economy, the Philippines Can’t Forgo Human Rights Protections
By Ronald U. Mendoza
Rule of law, human rights, and economics in Duterte’s Philippines.
Report: Chinese Warship Warned Commercial Vessel Away From Scarborough Shoal
By Ankit Panda
A late-September incident underscores threats to commercial free navigation in the disputed waters of the South China Sea.
Swept Aside, Where Are the Philippines’ Street Vendors to Go?
By Michael Beltran
The Philippines is clearing the streets of vendors, but what happens to them?