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Ferdinand Marcos
Is the Philippines’ Duterte Really a Leftist?
By Mong Palatino
The reality is much more complex than some – including the president himself – are making it out to be.
How Will the Philippines’ Military Join Duterte’s Drug War?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Though it is certain to play a role, the specifics remain unclear.
Why Duterte Should Fear the Marcos Burial Protest
By Mong Palatino
While the president’s position is still strong, opposition to his rule should not be underestimated.
Will Reburying Marcos Be Duterte's Downfall?
By Tom Smith
Anger at the glorification of an old dictator puts President Duterte in the firing line.
Hero or Villain? Burial Reveals Philippines' Deep Divide on Ferdinand Marcos
By Michio Ueda
Marcos' burial at Heroes' Cemetery points to a deep divide: Was the Marcos era the "good old days" or a reign of terror?
Indonesia and Philippines Confront Ghosts of Dictators Past
By Mong Palatino
Domestic debates about Suharto and Marcos reflect lingering divides about their legacies.
The Many Surprises of the 2016 Philippines Elections
By Mong Palatino
Poll results point to several outcomes few would have expected just months ago.
5 Trends That Define the 2016 Philippine Elections
By Mong Palatino
As the country prepares to go to the polls, a look at some notable developments during the campaign up to this point.
Remembering 'People Power' in ASEAN
By Mong Palatino
30 years after the fall of the Philippines' dictatorship, a look at the legacy of "People Power" in the region.
Philippine ‘People Power’ Thirty Years On
By Mark R. Thompson
The legacy of People Power in the Philippines remains ambiguous.
What 1965 Means in Southeast Asia
By Mong Palatino
The year 1965 is politically significant in several Southeast Asian states.
Southeast Asia’s Color Protests
By Mong Palatino
Malaysia's protests have some colorful parallels in the region.