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Andrea Chloe Wong

Andrea Chloe Wong has a PHD in Political Science at the University of Canterbury in New Zealand. She formerly served as a Senior Foreign Affairs Research Specialist at the Foreign Service Institute of the Department of Foreign Affairs Philippines.

Articles by Andrea Chloe Wong (11)

Andrea Chloe Wong 28 Apr 2023

Marcos has turned the Philippines towards America – not without risks

An expanded US military presence will benefit efforts to stand up to China. But Filipinos are wary of the social cost.
Andrea Chloe Wong 9 Aug 2022

ICC pushes probe on the Philippines’ drug war

President Marcos’ decision not to participate in an international investigation is a setback for human rights.
Andrea Chloe Wong 5 Apr 2022

Bongbong Marcos closes in on the Philippines presidency

A significant polling lead for the late dictator’s son reveals a political resurrection and a fragile democracy.
Andrea Chloe Wong 7 Feb 2022

Philippine elections and the politics behind it

Filipino voters go to the polls to choose who will govern them but not necessarily how they will be governed.
Andrea Chloe Wong 8 Oct 2021

The Duterte double

The spectacle featuring Duterte and his daughter in the next Philippines presidential election comes as no surprise.
Andrea Chloe Wong 24 Aug 2021

Duterte’s back-down on US forces in Philippines

After several threats to scrap the agreement giving US troops a legal basis in the country, challenges are lingering.
Andrea Chloe Wong 1 Jul 2021

Philippines: Aquino’s death marks another democratic turning point

The passing of the former president – and scion of political heroes – could remind people of the power of their choice.
Andrea Chloe Wong 6 May 2021

Philippines community pantries give help – and send a message

Filipinos are putting the Duterte administration on notice that its efforts to help during the pandemic fall short.
Andrea Chloe Wong 10 Feb 2021

Vaccine nationalism: Rich nations must also care for the poor

Short-sighted hoarding ignores the world’s interconnected economy, and threatens to prolong the Covid crisis.