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Philippines politics
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Philippines Election Race Takes a New Turn With Grace Poe Decision
By Prashanth Parameswaran
New favorable ruling for senator could play a critical role in influencing upcoming polls.
US-Philippines Defense Ties Under Fire
By Ankit Panda
A U.S. Marine accused of murder has called broader U.S.-Philippines cooperation into question.
Manny Pacquiao: Boxer, Legislator, Basketball Playing Coach
By Mong Palatino
Many argue that the basketball court was a step too far for the boxing legend.
Manny Pacquiao Looks to Boxing, Political Future
By Samuel Chi
A win in the ring sets the Filipino champion up nicely...once he pays his taxes.
Former Philippines President Arrested...Again
Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo is accused of misusing US$8.8 million of funds from the state lottery.
Philippines Senator Accused of Plagiarism... Twice
The issue of intellectual property has been a topic of much debate thanks to one Filipino Senator’s choice of words.