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Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte
Duterte Claims that COVID-19 Vaccines Saved Crucial US Defense Pact
By Sebastian Strangio
The unsurprising revelation hints at the fundamentally transactional nature of Duterte's approach to the superpowers.
A Brief History of Charter Change Attempts in the Philippines
By Mong Palatino
Successive Filipino leaders have sought to amend the country's constitution. Will Rodrigo Duterte succeed where his predecessors have failed?
Independent Philippines Human Rights Probe Launches New Investigations
By Nick Aspinwall
Investigate PH was created in response to a U.N. decision not to launch an independent international probe into Philippines human rights abuses.
Duterte’s Security Detail Received a ‘Gift’ of Unauthorized Chinese Vaccines
By Nick Aspinwall
The Philippine president has ordered his security unit not to cooperate with those probing their use of an unapproved China-made vaccine.
Duterte and Philippine Mayors Trade Loyalty for Drug Killings, Study Shows
By Nick Aspinwall
Local officials have driven the Philippine president’s deadly drug war by ramping up anti-drug operations in exchange for political support.
What the Philippines Can Learn from Myanmar’s Election
By Mong Palatino
Lesson #1: Stinging international rebukes over human rights abuses do not necessarily translate into fewer votes.
Why Is Rodrigo Duterte Still Popular in the Philippines?
By Mong Palatino
Despite allegations of corruption and his ineptitude in handling the COVID-19 crisis, the Philippine leader's popularity continues to climb.
Philippine House Speaker Squabble Ends, Clearing Way for Budget Deliberations
By Nick Aspinwall
A disagreement over a term-sharing plan led to a standoff between two rivals for the House speaker position that almost turned ugly.
US Bill Aims to End Aid to Philippines Military and Police
By Nick Aspinwall
The Philippine Human Rights Act would end American security assistance to Manila unless it commits to reforms.
Why Are Filipinos Celebrating a Former Dictator?
By Sebastian Strangio
The rehabilitation of Ferdinand Marcos is a sign of the public's continuing discontent with the status quo.
Controversial China Projects Reveal Philippine Rifts
By Sebastian Strangio
Two more recent deals highlight the contradictions that have resulted from the Duterte administration's "pivot to China."
Chinese Premier: China-Philippines Relations as Warm as Manila’s Weather
By Charlotte Gao
China and the Philippines agree to resolve differences over the South China Sea and enhance mutual cooperation.
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