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Philippines politics
January 08, 2020
US-Philippines Ties: The De Lima Dilemma
By Michael Beltran
The Philippine government has threatened to introduce visa requirements for U.S. citizens after banning 3 U.S. senators, supporters of jailed Philippine Senator de Lima.
November 26, 2019
Philippines: Duterte Fires Vice-President from Anti-Drug Post
By Associated Press
The decision came just weeks after Duterte had offered the post to Leni Robredo.
November 05, 2019
Drug Czar Post Offer the Latest Test for Duterte-Robredo Ties in the Philippines
By Erin Cook
The long-brewing war between the president and the vice-president continues to play out within Philippine politics.
July 26, 2019
What Did Duterte’s State of the Nation Address Reveal About His Presidency?
By Erin Cook
This iteration of the annual speech came amid several domestic political developments and agenda items of consequence.
May 15, 2019
Is Duterte Drumming Up a Red Scare in the Philippines?
By Michael Beltran
With the president's allies victorious in the recent elections, Duterte seems set to pursue his desired policies.
March 16, 2019
The Philippines’ Coming ‘Duterte Referendum’
By Joshua Jervis
The May elections will serve as a litmus test for the Duterte administration’s popularity.
August 01, 2018
Is the Congress Coup in the Philippines a Threat to Duterte?
By Mong Palatino
The development could have important implications for Duterte’s remaining time in office and Philippine politics more generally.
June 27, 2018
Duterte’s Anti-Women Behavior Sparks the Philippines’ Own #MeToo Moment
By Mong Palatino
A recent social media campaign in the country is a further sign of growing opposition against the president.
April 06, 2018
Why the Philippines’ Vice-Presidential Election Recount Matters
By Erin Cook
The recount puts the spotlight on the country’s political history and could have significance for its future trajectory.
November 25, 2017
What’s Next for the Philippines as Duterte Ends Communist Peace Talks?
By Mong Palatino
The nixing of the peace process raises some rather troubling questions for the Southeast Asian state.
November 04, 2017
Why Duterte Needs to Put the Economy First in the Philippines
By Luke Hunt
Lack of progress on this front is contributing to rising discontent against him.
July 04, 2017
Why the Philippines' Duterte Should Rethink the Vice Presidency
By Mong Palatino
It’s time for the country to revisit the role of its vice president.
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