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Benigno Aquino

China Congratulates Philippines' New President Duterte

China Congratulates Philippines' New President Duterte

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

Rodrigo Duterte, Philippines-China Relations, and the South China Sea

Rodrigo Duterte, Philippines-China Relations, and the South China Sea

By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
Prashanth Parameswaran joins Ankit Panda to discuss the implications of Rodrigo Duterte's big win in the Philippines.
Philippines Announces $2 Billion Defense Expansion

Philippines Announces $2 Billion Defense Expansion

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

US-Philippines Defense Ties Under Fire

US-Philippines Defense Ties Under Fire

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

China-Philippines Duel Over a South China Sea Code of Conduct

China-Philippines Duel Over a South China Sea Code of Conduct

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

Manila Gives Thumbs-Up to Japan's Defense Reforms

Manila Gives Thumbs-Up to Japan's Defense Reforms

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

Japan’s Summer of Diplomacy

Japan’s Summer of Diplomacy

By Clint Richards
Abe’s government is anticipating regional events by visiting with key partners over the next month.
Right Vs Might: The Philippines' Strategy for Confronting China

Right Vs Might: The Philippines' Strategy for Confronting China

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

Harsh Realities in Wake of Typhoon Haiyan

Harsh Realities in Wake of Typhoon Haiyan

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

Philippines Should Apologize for False Scarborough Claims

Philippines Should Apologize for False Scarborough Claims

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

Conflict Threatens East Malaysia – Again

Conflict Threatens East Malaysia – Again

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

Filipinos Say No to Pork in March Against Corruption

Filipinos Say No to Pork in March Against Corruption

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

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