ARTICLES

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.

Crime Criminal Justice System Philippine Philippine Politics

6 Oct 2021

The Philippines and the South China Sea Arbitration Award: External Appeasement and Internal Dissension

Jay L. Batongbacal

Since taking office in 2016, Philippine President Duterte has downplayed the South China Sea Arbitration Award in the hope of gaining China’s infrastructure and financial offerings. This hope has so far remained unfulfilled.

China China-Philippine Relations Philippine South China Sea

2 Jul 2021

All Abuzz About an Anti-parasite Drug

Lee Sue-Ann

A divisive debate has broken out in regional social media over the use of ivermectin to treat Covid-19. The focus of the debate should remain squarely on its effectiveness as a therapeutic treatment for the coronavirus.

COVID-19 Health Indonesia Malaysia Philippine Southeast Asia

3 Jun 2021

Following the Money: Changes to Philippine Remittance Inflows

Malcolm Cook

The U.S. solidifies its paramount status, and Singapore rises to #2.

COVID-19 Overseas Foreign Workers Philippine Philippine Economy Remittances Singapore U.S.

30 Mar 2021

The Philippines’ Vexed Vaccine Rollout

Malcolm Cook

The Philippines’ battle against the Covid-19 pandemic is plagued by supply and demand-side problems

COVID-19 Health Philippine

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

19 Feb 2021

The US-Philippines Visiting Forces Agreement: The Duterte Punchbag That Will Probably Survive the Blows

Ian Storey

A long-standing Visiting Forces Agreement between the Philippines and the United States will probably survive despite threats from President Rodrigo Duterte to see the end of it.

Philippine Philippine-U.S. Relations South China Sea U.S. Foreign Policy