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Philippine defense: An enigma
THE Philippines has long been one of America’s principal allies in Southeast Asia, benefiting from historical, security and ...
The Philippines’ two leading political dynasties have been at war for two years. It will likely get bloodier and worsen the country’s governance.
In the gripping game of thrones of Philippine politics, voters have delivered former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte a sweeping mayoral victory in his hometown stronghold of Davao ...
THERE are a lot of concerns and reasons for Filipinos to be worried about the current political exercises in the country. Some are concerned about the state of the Philippine version of Universal ...
ASEAN Beat | Politics | Southeast Asia The Politics of ‘Ayuda’ in the Philippines Government funds intended for the poor are often used by politicians as a form of political patronage.
Overall, Western media often misinterpret, or oversimplify, Philippine politics due to cultural, historical, and geopolitical blind spots.
IN 1991, the US Army coined the acronym VUCA in response to the extreme conditions in Afghanistan and in Iraq that resulted in a total change in the nature of warfare. The art of their war adapted ...
An immense crisis grips the Philippines—a political war between President Ferdinand Marcos Jr and Vice President Sara Duterte, complete with threats of assassinations, military coups, and ...
The past week, the international community's attention has focused on the Philippine political situation, highlighting the growing rift between two of the country's most powerful political families.
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested Tuesday on order of the International Criminal Court in connection with a case of crime against humanity.
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment is a spectacle of political partisanship, fuelling the Duterte–Marcos feud and doing little to restore the rule of law.
The Philippines has commenced the development of an airport on Pag-asa Island in the South China Sea, amid ongoing territorial disputes and rising tensions with Beijing.