ARTICLES

18 Apr 2022

Talk is Cheap: The 2022 Philippine Elections’ Climate Implications

Ruth Lusterio-Rico

President Duterte’s approach to environmental issues has been inconsistent. His declarations about solving environmental problems have been quite strong, but were not followed by concrete actions. The next President must strike a tough balance between fostering a business climate conducive to economic recovery, whilst moving ahead with climate action and environmental commitments.

12 Apr 2022

We’re Feeling It: Philippines Voters’ Emotional Beliefs in Presidential Candidates

Michael Magcamit

Emotions underlying voter decision might explain Philippine voters’ overwhelming support for Ferdinand Marcos Jr. as the leading candidate for president of the country, even when the historical record of his family’s notoriety suggests otherwise.

Philippine Philippine Elections Philippine Politics

25 Mar 2022

The Belt and Road Initiative and the Philippines’ Post-Duterte China Challenge

Aaron Jed Rabena

Even under China-friendly President Duterte, Chinese BRI projects in the Philippines still encountered strong political opposition and faced several challenges in their roll-out. Nevertheless, taking a broader view of the BRI shows that it has made some progress and jives with the development needs of the Philippines.

Belt and Road Initiative China-Philippine Relations Philippine Philippine Politics

15 Mar 2022

Reforming the Philippine Electoral Commission

Cleo Calimbahin

Less than two months before the presidential elections, the Commission of Elections (COMELEC), the Philippines' independent electoral authority, has been mired in controversy itself. It is high time to reform one of the oldest election commissions in the region.

Philippine Philippine Elections Philippine Politics

28 Feb 2022

Is an Opposition Alliance Still Possible in the 2022 Philippine Presidential Elections?

Elvin Ong

A united anti-Marcos-Duterte opposition alliance is still possible in the Philippines today, if opposition leaders accept difficult compromises with each other, just like they did 36 years ago.

Philippine Philippine Elections Philippine Politics

15 Feb 2022

Philippines Presidential Polls: Economic Recovery at Stake

JC Punongbayan

There is a lot at stake in the Philippines' 2022 presidential polls, especially where the economy is concerned. The new president faces the formidable challenge of putting the economy on a steady course to recovery.

Philippine Philippine Elections Philippine Politics

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.

China-Philippine Relations Maritime Security Philippine Philippine Elections Philippine Politics

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