3 Dec 2020 In the Philippines, a label can take your life Michael Beltran Accusation as a communist – “red-tagging” – is a potential death sentence, which doesn’t stop some from using it.
23 Oct 2020 Reading between the lines: Duterte’s careful South China Sea speech Andrea Chloe Wong The President of the Philippines may stump up with more nationalist rhetoric, but his true message to Beijing is plain.
15 Oct 2020 If Duterte likes his human rights record, he can let others look Shannon Maree Torrens An international investigation is the best way to address concern about the “war on drugs” in the Philippines.
30 Sep 2020 Duterte’s vaccine promise is a political placebo Michael Beltran The Philippine president has pinned hopes on a miracle solution to the Covid crisis while gutting effective responses.
25 Aug 2020 The killings in the Philippines grow more brazen Nick Aspinwall The recent murder of a well-known activist signals a turning point in the campaign to eliminate dissent.
13 Aug 2020 The myth of Rodrigo Duterte’s “independent” foreign policy Andrea Chloe Wong By lashing the United States and drawing closer to China, the Philippines president has undermined his own goals.
7 Aug 2020 In the Philippines, a political dance around constitutional change Michael Beltran Quite literally a cha-cha.
13 Jul 2020 Philippines government driving jeepneys off the road Michael Beltran A modernisation plan and now Covid-19 threaten a vivid cultural symbol and the livelihoods that go with it.
3 Jul 2020 Southeast Asian democracies in declining health amid Covid-19 Melissa Crouch An illiberal turn across the region has been exacerbated by the pandemic. Australia should take note.
6 May 2020 Philippines: Bangsamoro, between conflict and Covid-19 Georgi Engelbrecht A year after its creation, the autonomous region faces the threat of a pandemic, on top of lingering fractures.
24 Mar 2020 Philippines: Covid-19 will devastate the poor Sheila Coronel The pandemic threatens to break the already frayed fabric of communities that had not yet recovered from the drug war.
16 Mar 2020 Australia-Philippines: Prolonged partners Lucy West , Dan Halvorson Manila’s termination of defence ties with Washington will have a geopolitical cost, but Canberra has history on side.
6 Mar 2020 Philippines: When democracies hit midlife crisis Nicole Curato The Philippines’ democracy turned 34 last week. Will it continue to flirt with authoritarian fantasies?
18 Feb 2020 Pushing the Philippines‑US alliance over the cliff Jay Batongbacal Trump may have shrugged, yet Duterte’s move marks a serious blow to US power and the maritime order in Southeast Asia.
17 Feb 2020 The politics of racism as the Philippines struggles with coronavirus Erin Cook Rodrigo Duterte and his backers appears to be exploiting the public health crisis to wedge opponents at home.
7 Jan 2020 Martial law is lifted, but “state of emergency” persists in Mindanao Nick Aspinwall The role of the military on the strife-torn island isn’t about to change – and will continue to ensnare legal activists.
22 Nov 2019 A verdict on justice in a land of impunity Sheila Coronel The coming decision on the 2009 Maguindanao massacre will serve as a ruling on the Philippines’ judicial system itself.
24 Sep 2019 The Marawi siege and after: Managing NGO-military relations Imelda Deinla , Rosalie Hall Tension between civil society groups and the armed forces built during the 2017 crisis – but it need not stay that way.
28 Aug 2019 The Philippine standoff over China Malcolm Cook President Rodrigo Duterte has chosen to woo Beijing, in spite of widespread public objection.
26 Aug 2019 Dengue spirals out of control in the Philippines Jesse Schnall After a controversial vaccine ban, the government struggles to contain the epidemic.
1 Aug 2019 Indigenous roots of the “first” Filipino suicide bombing Joseph Franco A June attack in Sulu could be a rediscovery of an almost forgotten cultural practice rather than ISIS mimicry.
18 Jul 2019 After the voting, personality beats policy in Southeast Asia Greg Earl Malaysia is not the only country consumed by speculation about who takes over from a conspicuous and captivating leader.
27 May 2019 Think national, start local: taming the Philippines communists Luke Lischin Peace talks to prise regional commands away from a longstanding insurgency hold promise but a national approach is key.
21 May 2019 Duterte’s opposition in disarray following Philippines mid-terms Margaret Simons Renowned for once toppling a dictator, the opposition is struggling to break Duterte’s hold on the popular imagination.
20 May 2019 Trash talk in the Philippines reveals waste trails in Southeast Asia Alexander M. Hynd , Alexine Sanchez Rich countries dumping plastic waste and garbage on poorer parts of the region has raised a stink in Manila.
15 May 2019 In dull midterm elections, Manila is a thriller Erin Cook Another former actor-turned-politician has stolen the show and injected the spark of change into Philippines politics.
15 Mar 2019 With US out of favour and China doubts, Duterte turns to Tokyo Alexander M. Hynd , Alexine Sanchez Japan has quietly, and successfully, been building ties with the Philippines in a way that could calm a volatile region.
18 Feb 2019 One casualty of Jolo bombing: Indonesian-Philippine trust Sidney Jones The eagerness to blame Indonesians for the cathedral attack sets back regional cooperation, exactly when most needed.
15 Feb 2019 In the Philippines, activists increasingly face a “living hell” Nick Aspinwall Victims of “red tagging,” or the false branding of activists as communist insurgents, can be fatal in the Philippines.
6 Feb 2019 Hopes and tempered promises for the Bangsamoro Organic Law Imelda Deinla Fatal bombings just few days after the historic vote demonstrated that peacebuilding in the region is contentious.
31 Jan 2019 Don’t “crush” Abu Sayyaf perpetrators, debrief them Sidney Jones Vital information is lost when the Philippines military is encouraged to kill rather than arrest the perpetrators.
15 Jan 2019 Philippine alliance angst Malcolm Cook A call for the Philippines' possible withdrawal from the US-Philippine Mutual Defense Treaty has come as a surprise.
11 Dec 2018 Separating the Philippine state from the church Malcolm Cook Filipino Catholic voters separate the Church from the State and uphold this in political practice.
26 Jul 2018 The Sabah question Malcolm Cook <p>The Philippines and Malaysia are sparring over territory as Manila looks at a change to country’s constitution.</p>
23 Jul 2018 A travel notebook to Marawi City Imelda Deinla A heady mix of suffering and desperation has left the Philippines’ city even more vulnerable following the brutal siege.
11 Jul 2018 Assessing Duterte’s China investment drive Alvin Camba Separating the PRC and Hong Kong when calculating Chinese investment in the Philippines has major consequences.
28 Jun 2018 Duterte’s China policy: beyond law Aaron Jed Rabena Prematurely judging the Philippines’ foreign policy as appeasement of Beijing ignores gains.
17 May 2018 Philippines: justice removed, justice denied Imelda Deinla , Veronica Taylor , Steven Rood The dismissal of the Supreme Court chief justice signals the demise of the rule of law in Asia’s oldest democracy.
26 Apr 2018 Rehabilitating Marawi Malcolm Cook <p>More than bricks and mortar, the Philippines needs to rebuild relations between the local community and the state.</p>
27 Mar 2018 South China Sea: the Philippine fissure Jay Batongbacal Rodrigo Duterte is still to resolve tensions between accommodating China and maintaining strong US ties.
27 Feb 2018 Philippine troops to China? Malcolm Cook Rodrigo Duterte’s latest call to strengthen ties with China is likely to become another source of friction with the Philippine military.
17 Jan 2018 Duterte unchecked Malcolm Cook The startling crackdown on those critical or deemed to be disloyal to the president.
10 Nov 2017 ASEAN summit should focus on the possible Elliot Brennan Too much time on problems without solutions will doom ASEAN to paltry progress.
1 Nov 2017 Duterte’s mutually beneficial Japan trip Malcolm Cook Japan-Philippine relations under Duterte are testament to a meeting of fears.
24 Oct 2017 Marawi battle has implications for Australians Clive Williams If ISIS was to focus on who caused its latest problems in the Philippines, Australia would be well in the frame.
19 Oct 2017 After Hapilon’s death and the ‘liberation’ of Marawi Sidney Jones Marawi won't be truly liberated until it's safe for displaced residents to return.
17 Oct 2017 Putting Duterte’s popularity in perspective Richard Javad Heydarian Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is experiencing a 'faster than average' drop in his approval ratings.
14 Sep 2017 A test for Australia in Marawi Olivia Shen Australia’s role in Mindanao post-Marawi is a litmus test of its willingness and ability to do more in the neighbourhood to safeguard its interests.
29 Aug 2017 Has Marawi killed the Philippines peace process? Sidney Jones If President Rodrigo Duterte is not careful, his legacy to the Philippines will be two newly revitalised insurgencies, not just one.
1 Jun 2017 Mindanao: In the face of a new, united threat, Duterte courts unorthodox alliances Merriden Varrall , Michael Coyne There are many obstacles to Duterte’s ambitious goal of an AFP-NPA-MNLF-MILF coalition.