Philippines

  • Jul 23
  • 2 min read

Philippine-Chinese deal will likely prove ineffective

The two sides appear to have different understandings of a deal on Philippine resupply missions to Second Thomas Shoal

Philippines
  • Jul 8
  • 2 min read

Key pact will strengthen Philippine-Japanese relations

Manila and Tokyo have signed a long-awaited Reciprocal Access Agreement

Philippines
  • Jul 3
  • 2 min read

Philippine-Chinese talks go only so far amid tensions

The latest meeting of the Bilateral Consultation Mechanism on the South China Sea took place yesterday

Philippines
  • Jun 27
  • 6 min read

Philippine economy should perform solidly this year

The GDP outlook is reasonably bright, despite concern over inflation

Philippines
  • Jun 25
  • 6 min read

Philippine leader faces growing pushback from deputy

The vice president’s resignation from the cabinet and another key post signals increasing problems for the president

Philippines
  • Jun 24
  • 2 min read

Philippine remarks may ease maritime tensions slightly

The president yesterday addressed troops of the military’s Western Command, a key actor in the South China Sea

Philippines
  • Jun 20
  • 2 min read

Political polarisation will increase in Philippines

Vice President Sara Duterte has resigned from the cabinet and another key post

Philippines
  • Jun 18
  • 2 min read

Tensions will grow around Philippine resupply missions

Philippine and Chinese vessels have been involved in another tense encounter near Second Thomas Shoal

Philippines