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Philippines
What Will the Philippines’ First Western Pacific Naval Symposium Hosting Look Like?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
As we get closer to the engagement, the Southeast Asian state has revealed more details about how its hosting may play out.
Alleged Baby Smuggler Arrested in the Philippines for Kidnapping
By Associated Press
An American woman charged with human trafficking for allegedly attempting to smuggle a baby out of the Philippines was arrested on an additional count of kidnapping.
What’s Next for the Philippines’ Remote Weapon Station Development?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The soft-launching of the project highlighted the country’s ongoing efforts to develop its capabilities.
Zachary Abuza on Insurgency and Terrorism in the Philippines
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A conversation on the state of domestic security issues in the Philippines in 2020 and beyond.
Lava Gushes from Volcano Near Manila; Tens of Thousands Flee
By Associated Press
Frequent tremors and inflation of the Taal volcano indicate a major and much more dangerous eruption could still happen.
Philippines Orders Evacuation of Filipinos from Iraq, Iran
By Associated Press
Manila has dispatched a coast guard vessel to the Middle East to evacuate Philippine citizens.
The Ampatuan Massacre: A Decade-Long Fight For Justice
By Joshua Mcdonald
In the Philippines, justice for victims of a massacre are overshadowed by rampant extrajudicial killings.
Will There Be a Christmas Ceasefire in the Philippines?
By Michael Beltran
The Reds are open to a ceasefire and peace talks, but is Duterte?
Social Media in Asia: A New Frontier for Mass Surveillance and Political Manipulation
By Samuel Woodhams
Although stark across Asia, the rise of social media monitoring tools and disinformation campaigns is a global phenomenon.
Swept Aside, Where Are the Philippines’ Street Vendors to Go?
By Michael Beltran
The Philippines is clearing the streets of vendors, but what happens to them?
South China Sea: The Disputes and Southeast Asia’s Culture of International Law
By Pham Ngoc Minh Trang
Disputes in the South China Sea are not as complicated as they may seem.
Helicopter Restoration Effort Highlights Philippines Air Force Capabilities
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The country continues to move forward with ongoing efforts to boost its aging helicopter fleet.