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Philippines Celebrates Human Rights Day With Crackdown on Activists
December 14, 2020

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.

Philippines Lifts Ban on South China Sea Energy Exploration
October 16, 2020

Philippines Lifts Ban on South China Sea Energy Exploration

By Associated Press
The decision comes after a six-year hiatus on oil and gas exploration in areas west of the Philippines.
Progress in the Philippine Peace Process Under Duterte
October 12, 2016

Progress in the Philippine Peace Process Under Duterte

By Mong Palatino
The initiative is arguably a silver lining in the president's controversial tenure thus far.

The Truth About Duterte’s ‘Popularity’ in the Philippines
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.

The Trouble With the Philippines' Rodrigo Duterte
September 22, 2016

The Trouble With the Philippines' Rodrigo Duterte

By Prashanth Parameswaran
In some cases he appears to not only be undermining Philippine interests, but his own position as well.

Philippines to Deepen China Talks Despite South China Sea Differences
September 16, 2016

Philippines to Deepen China Talks Despite South China Sea Differences

By Prashanth Parameswaran
The foreign secretary says Manila will move forward with official talks with Beijing.

Philippines No Longer US ‘Little Brown Brother’: Yasay
September 16, 2016

Philippines No Longer US ‘Little Brown Brother’: Yasay

By Prashanth Parameswaran
Foreign Secretary calls on Washington to understand Philippine aspirations instead of lecturing the country on human rights.
Philippines’ Duterte to Attend ASEAN Meetings in Laos
August 16, 2016

Philippines’ Duterte to Attend ASEAN Meetings in Laos

By Prashanth Parameswaran
Visit looks set to be leader’s first foreign trip.

The Risks of Duterte’s China and South China Sea Policy
July 09, 2016

The Risks of Duterte’s China and South China Sea Policy

By Prashanth Parameswaran
We need to be clear about what the real danger is not just for the Philippines, but the region and the world.

Philippines Enters the Duterte Era
July 01, 2016

Philippines Enters the Duterte Era

By Mong Palatino
In his inaugural address, the new president gave a glimpse of what to expect during his term.

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