ARTICLES

18 Jul 2025

The Missing Link in Philippine Infrastructure: Local Governments

Camille Bismonte

To realise its ambitions to build better infrastructure across the country, the Philippines needs to empower government units at the local level.

11 Jul 2025

The 2016 South China Sea Ruling at Nine: Where Does ASEAN Stand?

Pham Ngoc Minh Trang

Nine years after an international arbitral tribunal ruled in the Philippines’ favour against China on the two parties’ disputed claims in the South China Sea, there are some glimmers of a more coherent – but still imperfect and incomplete – ASEAN position on the hotspot issue.

ASEAN China China-Philippine Relations Philippine South China Sea

13 Jun 2025

When Espionage Allegations Fuel Sinophobia

Teresita Ang See|Siti Suhaila Bte Mohd Harith

The Philippines has seen a rise in the number of espionage allegations against entities and individuals linked to China. Given the gravity of the issue, the authorities need to clarify and disprove such claims to prevent a downward spiral.

China-Philippine Relations Philippine Philippine Politics

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