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Philippine politics
Churches, Protests, and Policymaking in the Philippines
By Mong Palatino
Recent interventions by Catholic organizations are set to shape the course of this year's mid-term elections.
A Duterte Dynasty in the Philippines?
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Aries Arugay.
Olympic Champion Hidilyn Diaz Deserves an Apology From the Philippine Government
By Mong Palatino
The Philippines’ first-ever gold medalist had an earlier claim to fame: being accused of conspiring against the Duterte administration.
Herd Behavior and Approval Bubbles: A Closer Look at Duterte’s Popularity
By Ronald U. Mendoza and Tristan Canare
Net satisfaction ratings for Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte keep increasing. There is growing evidence that fake news and herd behavior might be at play.
Duterte’s Fifth China Visit: Heavy on Promise, Light on Results
By Erin Cook
Duterte’s latest trip to China did little to ease concerns about his approach to Beijing.
Don’t Worry About the Philippines' New Senate
By Lucio Blanco Pitlo III
The incoming Senate’s makeup tilts toward the president’s allies but it’s far from an obituary for Philippine democracy.
Duterte-Backed Candidates Win Big in Philippines' Midterm Elections
By Jim Gomez
Not only did Duterte's allies dominate the Senate races, but the opposition was completely shut out.
Who Will Win the Philippines’ Midterm Elections?
By Mark R. Thompson
The opposition needs a miracle, but the Philippine midterm campaign also points to problems ahead for Duterte.
What Does Duterte’s War on Trillanes Mean for the Philippines?
By Erin Cook
A closer look at an incident that has dominated Manila for weeks.
Filipino Women Confront the Latest Government Crackdown
By Rosanna Langara
As the Duterte administration strives to silence them, women activists in the Philippines speak up.
Will Duterte’s ‘Cha-Cha’ Train Lead to Dictatorship in the Philippines?
By Mong Palatino
Recent moves have raised some troubling questions about the country’s drift to authoritarianism under a strongman's rule.
Duterte’s Unfinished Wars in the Philippines
By Mong Palatino
The administration’s bold announcements belie the actual status of key conflicts and their broader significance.
One Year Later, Duterte Remains a Human Rights Nightmare
By James Gomez
“I don’t care about human rights, you better believe me.”
Duterte Places Philippine Island of Mindanao Under Martial Law. What Next?
By Ankit Panda
Duterte cut short his trip to Russia to return to Manila after declaring martial law over the southern island of Mindanao.
‘Who Watches the Watchmen?’ Bad Cops in the Philippines
By Rob Attwell
The murder of a Korean businessman shines a light on abuses of power by Philippine police.
Duterte and LeniLeaks: Much Ado About Nothing?
By David Hutt
Was the Philippines' vice president really trying to overthrow Duterte?
Will ‘Dutertenomics’ Bring Progress to the Philippines?
By Mong Palatino
What do Rodrigo Duterte's economic policies promise the Philippines?
Philippines Enters the Duterte Era
By Mong Palatino
In his inaugural address, the new president gave a glimpse of what to expect during his term.
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.
Does the Philippines Have Its Own Donald Trump?
By Mong Palatino
Presidential candidate Rodrigo Duterte shares more in common with neighboring ASEAN leaders than he does with Trump.
Nazi Germany Steals Headlines in Philippines Election Debate
By Mong Palatino
Joseph Goebbels makes a surprise appearance..
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