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Philippines politics
Can a United Opposition Defeat Duterte at the 2022 Philippine Elections?
By Mong Palatino
In attempting to bring together a scattered opposition, the recently launched 1Sambayan movement faces a host of challenges.
5 Years of Duterte: A Calamity Reaching Its Crescendo
By Michael Beltran
The Diplomat spoke with experts, victims, documenters, and communities affected by one of the most polarizing governments in Philippine history.
Chinese Ship Intrusion, Myanmar Coup Lead to Infighting Among Philippine Officials
By Nick Aspinwall
On Twitter, Foreign Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. blamed the Myanmar coup on Western institutions and questioned the competence of Duterte’s spokesperson.
Philippines Celebrates Human Rights Day With Crackdown on Activists
By Nick Aspinwall
A new slate of arrests follows weeks of baseless accusations by the Duterte administration that political opponents are associated with terrorist groups.
Students on the Frontlines: Student Activism in the Disaster-hit Philippines
By Franz Jan Santos
Student activists have played crucial roles at key junctures in the nation's history.
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.
4 Reasons the Philippines Needs Public Asset Disclosures From Its Politicians
By Ronald U.Mendoza and Michael Yusingco
The Philippines’ anti-corruption body has declined to make financial disclosures public. That’s a big problem.
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.
Philippines Reports Slight Downturn in COVID-19 Cases
By Nick Aspinwall
An independent research group says the country’s COVID-19 curve is flattening, but questions remain about trends outside of Metro Manila.
Rodrigo Duterte: The Weak Strongman of the Philippines
By Mong Palatino
Mounting concerns about the Philippine President's health threaten to play into elections due in 2022.
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.
Does the Philippines Need a Revolution for the Status Quo?
By Michael Beltran
A group of Duterte supporters has called for a “revolutionary government” that would arm the president with additional powers. What does that even mean?