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What the Senate Coup Reveals About Philippine Politics

Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri is out, reportedly for opposing a proposal to amend the Philippine Constitution.

27.05.2024 20

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The Marcos-Duterte Rift Widens in the Philippines

For the first time, First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos has spoken out about the growing tensions between the two political clans.

03.05.2024 20

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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.

22.04.2024 20

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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 7

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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 9

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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 10

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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 20

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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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