Duterte

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.