ARTICLES

19 Jan 2022

Presidential Polls and the West Philippine Sea: A Sea Change?

Jay L. Batongbacal

The winner of the 2022 presidential elections will determine how the Philippines will handle its legally recognised claims in the West Philippine Sea both domestically and in the regional arena.

17 Dec 2021

Mind the Gaps, Fill the Needs: A Strategic Outlook for the Philippine-US Alliance

Julio S. Amador III

The Philippines begrudgingly notes the disparity of treatment across US alliances in Asia as well as Washington’s shift to enhancing engagements with non-treaty partners. The Philippines must step up to play its part and articulate its key interests better.

Maritime Security Philippine Politics Philippine-U.S. Relations Security South China Sea

15 Dec 2021

A Game of Musical Thrones: Candidate Substitutions and Withdrawals in the 2022 Philippine Elections

Jorge V. Tigno

Last-minute substitutions of presidential and vice-presidential candidates have become the new norm in Philippine electoral politics, exposing an abuse of electoral laws and a lack of transparency in candidate selection.

Philippine Philippine Politics

9 Dec 2021

Sexism in the 2022 Philippine Elections: A Problem with No Name

Jean Encinas-Franco

Vice President Leni Robredo and Sara Duterte, daughter of President Rodrigo Duterte, are running for the Presidency and the Vice Presidency, respectively. Though both are under different tickets, their candidacies underscore the complex journey of women in Philippine politics.

Philippine Philippine Politics

17 Nov 2021

The 2022 Philippine Elections: Like Father, like Daughter-te

Aries A. Arugay

The son of former dictator Ferdinand Marcos and the daughter of the current populist president Rodrigo Duterte are seeking to consolidate the power of their inter-dynasty alliance. The formation of an inter-dynasty alliance will have implications for the country’s political landscape for years.

Philippine Philippine Politics

16 Nov 2021

The Future of Duterte’s Pivot to China: A Non-Defeatist Approach

Enrico V. Gloria

Duterte’s China pivot is at a crossroads. The upcoming May polls will give the leading presidential candidates some room to rethink the country’s China policy.

China-Philippine Relations Philippine Philippine Politics

2 Nov 2021

The Philippines after Duterte: The End of Impunity?

Sol Iglesias

President Rodrigo Duterte’s controversial ‘war on drugs’ looms large in the 2022 election for his successor.

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21 May 2021

Philippine-US Cooperation on Whitsun Reef: A “Win” for the Biden Team in Southeast Asia?

Robert Sutter

Southeast Asian views of the United States declined during the Trump administration, and persisted into the Biden administration early on in the year. But Washington’s sustained support for Manila amid the latter’s recent confrontation with China in the South China Sea has helped to offset negative perceptions of Uncle Sam in the region.

China-U.S. Relations Philippine Politics Philippine-U.S. Relations South China Sea

12 Mar 2021

Bangsamoro Elections: Choosing Between Two Bad Options

Malcolm Cook

The much-anticipated polls for the Philippines’ new Bangsamoro regional region has been in the works for more than two years. Given a slew of challenges, however, it might be better for them to be delayed.

Philippine Philippine Politics Religion

a protest in front of the presidential palace in in Manila

1 Dec 2020

Duterte the (Economic) Liberal

Malcolm Cook

The fact that Philippine strongman Rodrigo Duterte remains popular at home befuddles some observers. One can glean some clues to this if one examines the president’s economic record.

Philippine Philippine Politics