Duterte

With Bongbong entering the race, and the Dutertes floating around the edges, the Philippine presidential election is stirring up dark memories.

How do Southeast Asian countries view intensifying geopolitical competition between the United States and China in Asia?

The PNP added another round of assets and equipment to its increasing capabilities under Duterte.

The Philippines’ defense chief has recommended that the president not extend martial law for the fourth time following its expiry at the end of 2019.

The used helicopters were finally delivered to the country from Jordan last week.  

The long-brewing war between the president and the vice-president continues to play out within Philippine politics.

The push for a new move bears noting within the Duterte administration's broader approach to managing security issues.

Duterte’s latest trip to China did little to ease concerns about his approach to Beijing.

The president fired the government’s top prison official amid outcry over a mass prisoner release.

A look at what the new proposed allocations say about the country’s defense outlook for 2020 and beyond.

This iteration of the annual speech came amid several domestic political developments and agenda items of consequence.  

Changes need to be made to bail systems to ensure that true justice is served for all.

The Philippine leader has once again alleged the futility of trying to prevent Beijing’s activities that undermine Manila’s interests.

A move to decriminalize personal drug use and possession could help to shift the regional discourse on drugs.

The incident is just the latest flare up between China and the Philippines on the South China Sea issue.

A look at the context for conflict surrounding Negros’ all-important sugar industry.

The polls will not only shed light on what voters think of his performance thus far, but could also shape how the rest of his single six-year term plays out.

The summit meeting spotlighted efforts by the two leaders to develop their bilateral relationship.

Duterte's 'jokes' reveal a lack of respect for institutions, the rule of law, and the Philippine people.

The ICC says it will continue to study the complaints filed against Duterte in spite of his dismissal of the institution.

The issue has significant implications for how the country deals with its past and confronts its future.

A recent wave of speculation risks conflating actual legitimate opposition with potential and unproven coup attempts.

A closer look at yet another troubling aspect of the president’s record.

A closer look at a notable development.