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Philippines 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.
June 29, 2017
What's Really Behind Duterte’s Disappearances in the Philippines?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
His administration has not found a sustainable way to deal with the president's prolonged absences.
October 07, 2016
The Truth About Duterte’s ‘Popularity’ in the Philippines
By Prashanth Parameswaran
His support isn’t that much higher relative to his predecessors, and doesn’t mean as much as some contend.
October 07, 2016
Survey: Just 11% of Filipinos Are 'Dissatisfied' With Rodrigo Duterte
By Ankit Panda
Public opinion data reaffirms widespread satisfaction with Rodrigo Duterte's performance in the Philippines.
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