Tag
Ferdinand Marcos Jr
Are the Dutertes the New Opposition in the Philippines?
By Mong Palatino
Despite their recent tensions with President Marcos and his allies, the Dutertes have not yet fully cut their ties with the ruling coalition.
Vietnam, Philippines Sign Agreements on Maritime Security Cooperation
By Sebastian Strangio
The agreements come at a time of intensifying tension in waters claimed by China and the Philippines.
Ex-Philippine Leader Duterte Accuses Marcos of Plotting to Tighten His Grip on Power
By Jim Gomez
The rivalry between the two leaders has broken into the open amid mutual accusations of drug abuse.
The Philippines Is Exercising Growing Agency on the Taiwan Issue
By Joshua Bernard Espeña
As maritime frictions with China grow, the Marcos administration is becoming more proactive in engaging Taipei.
Charter Change Bid Moves Forward in the Philippines
By Mong Palatino
A push is afoot to amend the Constitution introduced after the 1986 People Power uprising, a move that is likely to deepen political polarization.
China Warns Philippines Over President Marcos’ Taiwan Remarks
By Sebastian Strangio
The Chinese Foreign Ministry claimed that the Philippine leader's message of congratulation to Lai Ching-te was "a serious violation of the One China principle."
Security Cooperation Tops Agenda as Marcos and Jokowi Meet in Manila
By Sebastian Strangio
The Philippine leader also raised the case of Mary Jane Veloso, a Filipina migrant worker on death row in Indonesia on drug charges.
Philippine Broadcast Regulator Suspends TV Show of Former President Duterte
By Mong Palatino
Duterte’s TV show will be off the air for two weeks. Has the former president finally lost the backing of the ruling coalition?
Philippine House Voices Support For Talks With Communist Rebels
By Sebastian Strangio
The support came a day after Vice President Sara Duterte denounced the resumption of talks with the communist NDFP.
Philippines, US Launch Joint Maritime And Air Patrols
By Sebastian Strangio
The long-expected announcement comes at a time of growing tension in contested parts of the South China Sea.
‘Destabilization’ and Disunity in the Philippine Government
By Mong Palatino
Turbulence in Congress and allegations of dissent among the military leadership have undermined President Marcos' "unity" administration.
Holding the Line Against China’s Maritime Bullying: The Philippines Sets a New Standard
By Lisa Curtis
The Philippines’ bold and creative moves to defy China provide a powerful example to the other Southeast Asian nations on how they, too, can resist Chinese interference.