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A Duterte Dynasty in the Philippines?

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

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

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

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

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.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

Duterte-Backed Candidates Win Big in Philippines' Midterm Elections

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?

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?

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

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?

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

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

One Year Later, Duterte Remains a Human Rights Nightmare

By James Gomez
“I don’t care about human rights, you better believe me.”

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