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.