← Contributors Michael Beltran Michael Beltran is a freelance journalist in the Philippines. Articles by Michael Beltran (9) Michael Beltran 10 Dec 2021 Duterte is playing both sides Whether in relations with the United States or China, the Philippines remains a plaything in power politics. Michael Beltran 21 Jul 2021 The politics of PacMan Manny Pacquiao is famously conservative. By turning on Rodrigo Duterte, the boxer-senator wants to deliver a knock-out. Michael Beltran 28 May 2021 How strong is Duterte the strongman? Entering his last year in office, the Philippine president’s campaign promises ring hollow. The question is what’s next. Load More
Michael Beltran 10 Dec 2021 Duterte is playing both sides Whether in relations with the United States or China, the Philippines remains a plaything in power politics.
Michael Beltran 21 Jul 2021 The politics of PacMan Manny Pacquiao is famously conservative. By turning on Rodrigo Duterte, the boxer-senator wants to deliver a knock-out.
Michael Beltran 28 May 2021 How strong is Duterte the strongman? Entering his last year in office, the Philippine president’s campaign promises ring hollow. The question is what’s next.