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

United States
  • Oct 11
  • 2 min read

Manila-Beijing friction hampers ASEAN-China code talks

The South China Sea situation was in the spotlight during yesterday’s ASEAN-China summit

ASEAN
  • Oct 7
  • 2 min read

South Korea will hedge its defence ties

South Korea and the Philippines have upgraded bilateral relations

South Korea
  • Sep 12
  • 2 min read

Talks will do little to ease Manila-Beijing friction

A meeting of the heads of the Bilateral Consultation Mechanism on the South China Sea took place yesterday

Philippines
  • Sep 10
  • 7 min read

Philippines will strengthen its defence partnerships

Manila is striving to bolster its military amid increased Chinese assertiveness in the South China Sea

Philippines