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Rodrigo Duterte
Is Duterte Waging a War on Women Opposition in the Philippines?
By Erin Cook
The president’s treatment of women who are opposed to him has highlighted the broader issues of sexism and misogyny surrounding him.
Drug Czar Post Offer the Latest Test for Duterte-Robredo Ties in the Philippines
By Erin Cook
The long-brewing war between the president and the vice-president continues to play out within Philippine politics.
The Trouble with the New Anti-Subversion Act Push for the Philippines
By Luke Lischin
The push for a new move bears noting within the Duterte administration's broader approach to managing security issues.
What Does Duterte’s Valdai Speech Mean for Philippine Foreign Policy?
By Lucio Blanco Pitlo III
Duterte is keen on transforming the Philippines’ international relations.
Philippine Official Tweets Order for New Protest Against China
By Associated Press
In response to Chinese encroachment in South China Sea, Philippine foreign secretary tweets in all caps order to file a diplomatic protest.
What’s in the New Philippines Joint Service Military Exercise?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A look at the significance of what would constitute the first engagement of its kind.
Duterte’s Fifth China Visit: Heavy on Promise, Light on Results
By Erin Cook
Duterte’s latest trip to China did little to ease concerns about his approach to Beijing.
Duterte Fires Philippines Prison Chief
By Jim Gomez
The president fired the government’s top prison official amid outcry over a mass prisoner release.
South China Sea Tops Agenda as Philippines’ Duterte Arrives in China
By Shannon Tiezzi
Both sides are emphasizing the disputed waters, but for different reasons.
What Does the New Philippines Defense Budget Say About Future Military Modernization Under Duterte?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A look at what the new proposed allocations say about the country’s defense outlook for 2020 and beyond.
Will Duterte Help Win the Battle for Gay Rights in the Philippines?
By Erin Cook
The president’s incendiary rhetoric conceals more complex policy realities in the country under his tenure.
Defense Dialogue Puts Vietnam-Philippines Military Ties into Focus
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The recent iteration of the mechanism highlighted some of the ongoing activity in defense relations.