Analysis: Duterte’s Pivot Mainly Benefits China

Analysis: Duterte’s Pivot Mainly Benefits China

Why Duterte’s fling with Beijing is a losing proposition so far.

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News Media in Danger in the Time of Duterte

News Media in Danger in the Time of Duterte

Find out why freedom of the press is in serious danger in the Philippines.

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Personality Politics and Twists of Fate

Personality Politics and Twists of Fate

The upcoming Philippine presidential election looks like a circus because it is one, albeit with serious implications.

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Stakes Are High in ‘16 Philippine Presidential Elections

Stakes Are High in ‘16 Philippine Presidential Elections

The wrong choice for president next year could stunt the Philippines’ economic growth.

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Aquino Conundrum at the Heart of Messy Politics

Aquino Conundrum at the Heart of Messy Politics

Why are President Aquino’s ratings plunging while the Philippine economy continues surging?

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Jojo Binay’s Rough Ride

Jojo Binay’s Rough Ride

With the exposure of frontrunner Jojo Binay’s unseemly wealth, the 2016 presidential race becomes wide open.

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Surviving Japan Without Nihongo

Surviving Japan Without Nihongo

Going about in Kyoto when “moshi-moshi” and “sayonara” are the only Japanese you can muster.

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Super Storm Exposes Soft Underbelly Of Aquino Government

Super Storm Exposes Soft Underbelly Of Aquino Government

During the most critical hours after the worst typhoon ever, the Philippine government was found wanting.

   

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The Elections: New Faces and Old Truth

The Elections: New Faces and Old Truth

Recent midterm polls same-o same-o but a triumph for President Aquino.

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Don’t Mess With Conchita Carpio-Morales

Don’t Mess With Conchita Carpio-Morales

The Philippines has a no-nonsense corruption fighter.

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