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What’s in the Philippines’ Luzon Corridor?

The Philippines' largest island has become the focus of U.S. and Japanese attempts to counter China's growing power in the South China Sea.

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Ex-Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s ‘Gentleman’s Agreement’ with China Under Scrutiny

Did the former president broker an informal deal with the Chinese government over the South China Sea?

05.04.2024 5

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Ex-Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte Leads ‘Prayer Rallies’ Against Charter Change

As mid-term elections approach, the rift between the Duterte and Marcos clans continues to widen.

25.03.2024 5

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Philippine Legislators Mull ‘Economic Charter Change’

Political divisions are opening up over a plan to overhaul the 1987 Constitution to allow more foreign ownership in local industries.

06.03.2024 7

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UN Expert Cites Need for Legal Reforms in the Philippines

The U.N. special rapporteur noted some improvements under the Marcos administration, but “not sufficient to turn the page decisively on the past.”

21.02.2024 4

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Are the Dutertes the New Opposition in the Philippines?

Despite their recent tensions with President Marcos and his allies, the Dutertes have not yet fully cut their ties with the ruling coalition.

08.02.2024 10

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Censorship, AI, Disinformation, and Repression Undermine Asia’s Elections

Old forms of repression, fortified by new technologies, have altered the political atmosphere across the region.

29.01.2024 6

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Charter Change Bid Moves Forward in the Philippines

A push is afoot to amend the Constitution introduced after the 1986 People Power uprising, a move that is likely to deepen political polarization.

22.01.2024 7

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Filipino Jeepney Drivers Make Last Stand

Drivers and passengers continue to rail against the government's phase-out of the iconic vehicles.

02.01.2024 4

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Philippine Broadcast Regulator Suspends TV Show of Former President Duterte

Duterte’s TV show will be off the air for two weeks. Has the former president finally lost the backing of the ruling coalition?

22.12.2023 2

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Philippine Peace Talks with Communist Rebels Face Several Hurdles

Both sides have committed to renewed talks, but the road to a genuine peace will likely be a long one.

14.12.2023 10

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Ex-Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte Hints at Return to Politics

The former president's announcement is a reaction against real and imagined attempts to undercut his family’s political influence.

27.11.2023 3

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Ex-Philippine President Duterte Makes Another Threat After Receiving Subpoena

The former leader has been summoned to appear at a court in Quezon City next month.

17.11.2023 9

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‘Destabilization’ and Disunity in the Philippine Government

Turbulence in Congress and allegations of dissent among the military leadership have undermined President Marcos' "unity" administration.

08.11.2023 4

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Ex-Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte Sued Over ‘Grave Threats’

An opposition lawmaker has filed a criminal complaint against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte for making “grave threats” against some...

02.11.2023 10

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Philippines ‘Suspends’ Its Sovereign Investment Fund

The Philippine government has suspended the implementing rules and regulations of the Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF), three months after it was...

26.10.2023 2

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Marcos Allies Quarrel Over Confidential Funds in the Philippines

Allies of Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. are squabbling over the allocation of confidential and intelligence funds (CIFs), which could...

18.10.2023 4

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Philippine Vice President Defends Use of Confidential Funds

Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte has defended her use of confidential and intelligence funds (CIF) and accused her critics of being “enemies...

06.10.2023 6

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Environmentalists Under Attack in the Philippines

A report by British advocacy group Global Witness highlighted the continuing attacks against environmental defenders in the Philippines. Its latest...

25.09.2023 2

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Philippines’ Top Leaders Accused of Making Irregular Budget Transactions

Opposition lawmakers in the Philippines are questioning the use of confidential funds by Vice President Sara Duterte in 2022, which they claim were in...

14.09.2023 20

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