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President Rodrigo Duterte

Why are Schools Still Closed in the Philippines?
September 13, 2021

Why are Schools Still Closed in the Philippines?

By Mong Palatino
The decision reflects the highly centralized nature of decision-making under President Rodrigo Duterte.

A Philippine Plebiscite That Rebuked President Duterte and China
March 26, 2021

A Philippine Plebiscite That Rebuked President Duterte and China

By Mong Palatino
Voters' rejection of a plan to subdivide the island of Palawan into three provinces has been hailed as a victory against oligarchy and foreign encroachment.
Reversing the Tide of Violence, Treading the Path of Peace in the Philippines
February 25, 2021

Reversing the Tide of Violence, Treading the Path of Peace in the Philippines

By Gus Miclat and Karen Tañada
After a promising start under President Duterte, the Philippine peace process has fallen apart. But civil society can help get things going again.

Philippines Scrambles to Open Schools Despite Calls for Postponement
October 02, 2020

Philippines Scrambles to Open Schools Despite Calls for Postponement

By Nick Aspinwall
The education department is rushing to deliver learning modules that would allow students to take classes at home, but not everyone is convinced it’s safe.

Will Duterte Abandon the Left in the Philippines?
August 07, 2017

Will Duterte Abandon the Left in the Philippines?

By Mong Palatino
Though there are signs of a fraying of ties, the future outlook remains murky.

Philippines’ Duterte First Head of State to Visit Japan’s Largest Warship
June 05, 2017

Philippines’ Duterte First Head of State to Visit Japan’s Largest Warship

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Philippine president purportedly expressed his willingness to deepen defense cooperation with Japan while onboard.

Can the US Be Reassured by China’s Quiet Compliance With Court Ruling at Scarborough Shoal?
April 14, 2017

Can the US Be Reassured by China’s Quiet Compliance With Court Ruling at Scarborough Shoal?

By Steven Stashwick
Filipino Fishermen are now ‘canaries in the coal mine’ at contested shoal.
Is Duterte Playing Hard to Get?
October 24, 2016

Is Duterte Playing Hard to Get?

By Matthew J. Strabone
Has the Philippines president made a real shift in foreign policy, or is his rhetoric a negotiating tactic?

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.

Is Duterte ‘Nation-Building’ in the Philippines?
October 11, 2016

Is Duterte ‘Nation-Building’ in the Philippines?

By Balázs Áron Kovács and Tony Lynch
Whether his efforts to use simplified history and us-versus-them narratives is a good way to build a nation is another question.

What Will Duterte Mean for Philippine Foreign Policy?
July 19, 2016

What Will Duterte Mean for Philippine Foreign Policy?

By Nick Bisley
From ASEAN to China to the U.S., how will the Philippines' new president approach foreign relations?
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.

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