ARTICLES

25 Oct 2024

Fraternity-Related Violence in the Philippines: Long Road to Justice

Josiah Patrick P. Bagayas

Networks of patronage continue to propagate abuses by fraternities in the Philippines. These networks should be dismantled.

3 Oct 2024

Quiboloy’s Arrest: When Self-Proclaimed ‘Son of God’ Plays Politics

Robbin Dagle

The arrest of Filipino religious leader Apollo Quiboloy comes amid the ongoing clash between the Marcos and Duterte dynasties, and exposes the dangers of an unholy alliance between religion and politics.

Philippine Politics Philippines Religion

11 Sep 2024

The Anti-Political Dynasty Rule in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM): A Game Changer in Philippine Politics?

Yasmira P. Moner|Aries A. Arugay

The May 2025 BARMM elections will not only decide the fate of the conflict-ridden region but also test whether its rules can effectively reduce the dominance of political dynasties.

Philippine Philippine Politics Religion

17 Jul 2024

The Impact of China’s Digital Silk Road on the Digital Domain of the Philippines

Julio S. Amador III|Deryk Baladjay

The Philippines’ outdated legal framework is unable to meet the new concerns posed by the large scale entry of Chinese technologies. The country’s institutions need to be resilient from foreign influence while accommodating investments that can bolster its digital push.

Digitalisation Philippine Philippine Politics Southeast Asia Technology

4 Jul 2024

Unravelling of the Marcos-Duterte Dynastic Alliance

Aries A. Arugay

The resignation of Vice-President Sara Duterte from the Cabinet signals the end of Marcos-Duterte political alliance and portends a likely clash between two of the country’s most powerful political dynasties.

Philippine Philippine Elections Philippine Politics

11 Jun 2024

Rethinking Philippine Counterterrorism Strategy after the Marawi Siege

Ann Bajo

Seven years after the siege of Marawi, the resurgence of the Abu Sayyaf Group has led to a renewed counter-push by the Philippine armed forces.

Military Philippine Philippine Politics

4 Mar 2024

Made in China? The Challenge of State-Sponsored Cyber Intrusions in the Philippines

Francis C. Domingo

Apart from security challenges associated with regional geopolitical tensions, the Philippines must address its vulnerability against state-sponsored intrusions into its cyberspace.

China-Philippine Relations Philippine Philippine Politics

24 Nov 2023

The Puzzle of Rodrigo Duterte’s Popularity during the Covid-19 Pandemic

Yuko Kasuya|Hirofumi Miwa

Rodrigo Duterte registered high approval ratings throughout his presidency. However, survey research conducted in early 2021 revealed that his popularity was significantly inflated due to preference falsification among survey respondents.

Philippine Philippine Elections Philippine Politics