Benigno Aquino

China hopes to turn over a new leaf in relations with Manila.

Prashanth Parameswaran joins Ankit Panda to discuss the implications of Rodrigo Duterte's big win in the Philippines.

Plus, Chuck Hagel discusses the U.S. Offset Strategy, Japan plans BMD overhaul, and more. Mid-week links.

A U.S. Marine accused of murder has called broader U.S.-Philippines cooperation into question.

Both countries are developing their South China Sea strategies, neither of which has much to do with ASEAN.

Philippine President Benigno Aquino visited Japan Tuesday, another signal of closer ties between the two countries.

Abe’s government is anticipating regional events by visiting with key partners over the next month.

The Philippines hopes to use international law to gain an advantage in its maritime disputes with China.

Anger mounts as Manila’s struggles to cope with last week’s tragedy exposes some endemic issues.

Manila falsely accusing China is an embarrassment that raises questions about its capabilities.

The MNLF has vowed to defend their ethnic kin amid Malaysia’s crackdown on illegal immigrants.

Could the recent protests against pork-barrel politics in the Philippines be the start of a larger grassroots movement?

Manila should use the visit of Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel to make clear where it stands.

President Benigno Aquino has called for an upgrading of the nation’s armed forces. That’s easier said than done.

Plus, Thai police have increased their efforts to crack down on illegal street racing. Thursday ASEAN links.

Ex-convict and former actor Joseph Estrada has reemerged as a major player in Philippine politics.

The Philippine Coast Guard must do some soul searching after the shooting of a Taiwanese fisherman.

Judging by surveys, Philippine political dynasties are on good footing leading up to midterm elections.

SE Asian leaders are becoming increasingly savvy with social media. The results have been positive–mostly.

Conspiracy allegations have been made regarding the Sulu Sultan’s siege in Sabah.

A tricky situation offers a possible electoral out for the Malaysian prime minister.

Violence has escalated on Sabah, where the Sultan of Sulu and his troops remain firm in their demands.

President Benigno Aquino has traveled to the southern Philippines in the hopes of hastening the peace process.

Tensions flared once again over the South China Sea at the recent ASEAN summit.