Philippines

  • Dec 11
  • 7 min read

Sea dispute will be growing challenge for Philippines

The South China Sea dispute shows no signs of abating

Philippines
  • Dec 5
  • 2 min read

Shoal will be key focus of Philippine-Chinese row

A confrontation near Scarborough Shoal adds to the growing tensions between Manila and Beijing over the South China Sea

Philippines
  • Dec 3
  • 2 min read

Key move is pragmatism on Philippine leader’s part

Despite mutual tensions, the president is distancing himself from an impeachment case against the vice president

Philippines
  • Nov 26
  • 7 min read

Row risks becoming major distraction in Philippines

Tensions between President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos and Vice President Sara Duterte continue to rise

Philippines
  • Nov 13
  • 2 min read

Philippine leader treads warily regarding predecessor

The government says it would not stop former President Rodrigo Duterte surrendering to the International Criminal Court

Philippines
  • Nov 8
  • 2 min read

New Philippine laws will do little to deter China

Two new laws aimed at reinforcing Philippine maritime rights come amid elevated Philippine-Chinese maritime tensions

Philippines
  • Oct 31
  • 2 min read

Comments add to Philippine political tensions

Remarks by former President Rodrigo Duterte at a Senate inquiry are causing ripples

Philippines
  • Oct 17
  • 2 min read

Variance in South-east Asian rate decisions is telling

The Thai, Philippine and Indonesian central banks all announced decisions on monetary policy yesterday

South-east Asia
  • Oct 16
  • 2 min read

China will observe US-Philippine drills warily

The US and Philippine militaries are engaged in maritime drills spread across the Philippines

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