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Rodrigo Duterte
Philippine Agents Arrest Award-Winning Journalist Critical of Duterte
By Bullit Marquez
Maria Ressa’s arrest deepened concerns about press freedom in the Southeast Asian state.
20 Dead After Bombing of Cathedral in Southern Philippines
By Associated Press
Over 100 were also wounded in the double bomb attack on Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Jolo.
Why Duterte’s Controversies Are No Laughing Matter
By Luke Hunt
Duterte's 'jokes' reveal a lack of respect for institutions, the rule of law, and the Philippine people.
Is the Philippines’ Populist Leader Embracing the Climate Change Agenda?
By Milan Chen
Duterte repeatedly said that climate change was a top priority for his administration.
5 Asian Elections to Pay Attention to in 2019
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
Elections across the Asia-Pacific are set to make a difference in 2019.
China-Philippines Relations: Can the 'Rainbow' Last?
By Shannon Tiezzi
Xi's visit was a feel-good exercise, spotlighting cooperation on the Belt and Road and even the South China Sea.
Is There Really a New Duterte Coup Plot in the Philippines?
By Mong Palatino
A recent wave of speculation risks conflating actual legitimate opposition with potential and unproven coup attempts.
Bringing Peace to the Philippines' Troubled South: The Bangsamoro Organic Law
By Fausto Belo Ximenes
Why would the Philippine government want to credibly commit to peace this time around?
Duterte’s Media War in the Philippines
By Luke Hunt
The lack of justice in the Maguindanao Massacre underscores Duterte's contempt for journalists.
What Does Duterte’s War on Trillanes Mean for the Philippines?
By Erin Cook
A closer look at an incident that has dominated Manila for weeks.
Environmental Defenders Under Pressure Across Southeast Asia
By Jenny Denton
A recent regional forum addressed the “global crisis” of killings and abuses linked to land.
Indigenous Groups Descend on Manila Court to Protest Terror-List
By Paul Joseph Belisario
The groups gathered to press for the dismissal of a proscription list that labels indigenous leaders as “terrorist.”