25 Mar 2026 Modernisation Is Not Enough: The Case for Transforming the Philippine Armed Forces Francis C. Domingo The Armed Forces of the Philippines needs a comprehensive transformation in line with the shift in its strategic posture, from internal security to territorial defence. Defence Military Philippines
6 Mar 2026 Navigating Our Future Together? The Philippine Chairmanship in a Year of Strategic Tension Joanne Lin|Aries A. Arugay Joanne Lin and Aries Arugay assess the first quarter of the Philippines’ ASEAN chairmanship and the challenges that still lie ahead. ASEAN ASEAN Foreign Ministers Meeting ASEANFocus Philippines
28 Jan 2026 The Case of Palawan: When Typhoons and Floods Batter Local Memory Maria Carinnes Alejandria The case of Palawan province in the Philippines highlights the importance of local memory of the timelines and contexts through which disasters unfold. Such memory can shape how communities prepare for future events. Disaster Management Philippine Politics Philippines
26 Dec 2025 2025 Top 10 The Divorce Debate in the Philippines: Why Not a People’s Referendum? Dennis Blanco Divorce elicits a multitude of opinions in the devoutly Catholic nation, both supporting and opposing it. Only a definitive public consensus can help resolve the issue. 2025 Top 10 Civil Society Philippines
25 Dec 2025 2025 Top10 A Return to Political Chaos? The Philippines’ Impeachment Saga Aries A. Arugay Vice-President Sara Duterte’s upcoming impeachment trial will have a major impact on whether political stability in the Philippines is upended or maintained. 2025 Top 10 Philippine Elections Philippine Politics Philippines
8 Dec 2025 The Philippines and Germany Enter a New Era of Defence Cooperation Frances Mangosing Defence and security ties between Manila and Berlin are strengthening amid rising threats in both Europe and the Indo-Pacific driven partly by the growing alignment between Beijing and Moscow. Defence Military Philippines
21 Oct 2025 Scarborough Shoal Standoff: More Deterrence, Less Trust Zhihua Zheng|Jiawei Wang The dispute over Scarborough Shoal reflects a fragile balance sustained by deterrence and symbolism rather than trust. China China-Philippine Relations Philippines South China Sea
19 Sep 2025 Can Filipinos Transcend Polarised Politics to Protest Against Grand Corruption? Alvin Ang|Aries A. Arugay The Philippines has remained divided in reaction to a massive corruption scandal. Filipinos must overcome differences and cohesively apply public pressure. Philippine Politics Philippines
9 Jul 2025 The Divorce Debate in the Philippines: Why Not a People’s Referendum? Dennis Blanco Divorce elicits a multitude of opinions in the devoutly Catholic nation, both supporting and opposing it. Only a definitive public consensus can help resolve the issue. Civil Society Philippines
16 Apr 2025 Philippine AI Governance: Time to Shift Gears Jose Miguelito Enriquez While acknowledging the importance of establishing a framework for AI governance, the Philippine government has not enacted relevant laws or introduced regulatory policies through executive action. Artificial Intelligence Law Philippine Economy Philippines
