14 May 2025 Nuclear Power in the Philippines: The Need to Address Institutional Gaps Adoracion M. Navarro The Philippines is reviving an interest in developing nuclear energy. But it needs to first address key considerations such as public trust, safety and waste management. Energy Nuclear Power Philippine Philippine Politics
9 May 2025 Marcos Jr Versus Duterte: Betrayal and Loyalty in the 2025 Philippine Midterm Elections Aaron Mallari|Aries A. Arugay Elite-led polarisation has fueled expressions of deep-seated resentment as the 12 May 2025 Philippine midterm elections approach. Will voters choose with their hearts or minds? Philippine Philippine Elections Philippine Politics
12 Mar 2025 Rodrigo Duterte’s Trial Before the International Criminal Court: Unprecedented Aries A. Arugay|Michael T. Tiu Jr. The International Criminal Court’s warrant of arrest against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is a significant step to hold him accountable for alleged crimes committed during his anti-drug drive. Human Rights Law Philippine Philippine Politics
7 Mar 2025 Challenges of Combating Transnational Drug Trafficking in Southeast Asia Josiah Patrick P. Bagayas A long-running saga of a Filipino national convicted of drug trafficking in Indonesia underscores the need to address the transnational element of law enforcement against such activities. Drug Trade Philippine Philippine Politics Southeast Asia
25 Feb 2025 Artificial Intelligence is Intensifying South China Sea Disputes in the Philippines Nuurrianti Jalli|Angel Martinez AI-generated propaganda is being used to distort reality and disinform the public, even gathering support for military escalation in already troubled waters. Artificial Intelligence China-Philippine Relations Philippine Philippine Politics Social Media South China Sea
10 Feb 2025 Philippines Offshore Gambling Operators (POGOs): Off-putting Teresita Ang See The high-profile case involving Alice Guo has uncovered a raft of issues related to offshore gambling operators in the Philippines. Philippine Philippine Economy Philippine Politics
13 Jan 2025 Philippines’ Car-Centric Society: Time to Switch Lanes JC Punongbayan Metro Manila’s road congestion woes can be solved. But they have been hampered by slow implementation and weak political will. Philippine Philippine Politics transport
2 Jan 2025 Outlook 2025 The South China Sea in 2025: More of the Same, Possibly Worse Ian Storey The prognosis for tensions in the South China Sea dispute this year is pretty straightforward: what has been and is will continue to be so, and perhaps even worse. China Indonesia Outlook 2025 Philippine South China Sea Vietnam
16 Dec 2024 Addressing the Philippines’ Education Crisis JC Punongbayan The education system in the Philippines is floundering. It is time to implement some urgent reforms, such as addressing the spending gap and decentralisation. Education Philippine
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. Law Philippine Philippine Politics
