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Thailand’s Allegations of Senate Election Collusion Raise concerns Over Democratic Legitimacy and Freedom of Expression
The alleged collusion in the 2024 senate election raises doubts on Thailand’s political system: how transparent is the selection process, and can…
 • Asia-Pacific Insights
Vice President’s cash withdrawals were ‘unusual’ — bank officers
Two retired bank officers said that that the cash withdrawals made by the Office of Vice Presidents and the Department of Education, which were both…
 • Asia-Pacific Insights and Manuel Mogato
On the Arbitral Ruling Anniversary, Continuing Chinese Aggression, and the ASEAN Dialogues
Security expert Ret. Col. Dencio Acop shares his thoughts on the latest developments on Philippine-China relations, China's ICAD actions in WPS, and the…
 • Asia-Pacific Insights and Dencio Acop
Looking for Pax Silica pitfalls? You don’t need to look too far from Washington
Pax Silica promises jobs and economic growth. But what's the catch? Veteran defense journalist Rodney Jaleco notes that Filipinos need to look no…
 • Asia-Pacific Insights and Rodney Jaleco
Public risks from US-funded biological research laboratories in the Philippines
Why is the US Department of Defense funding a biological laboratory run by the Philippine Department of Agriculture? Strange and intriguing indeed.
 • Asia-Pacific Insights and Manuel Mogato
Marcos vows not to abandon South China Sea ruling
Marcos, in his strongest statement on the 2016 Arbitral Award, said the landmark legal victory stands as a “definitive benchmark for the interpretation…
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Marcos announces looming corruption cases vs former House Speaker, his first cousin
resident Ferdinand Marcos Jr announced his government is set to file corruption charges against the former speaker of the House of Representatives, in…
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US and Japanese Navies sail with Philippine Navy in the West Philippine Sea
The US Navy sent its Independence-class Littoral Combat Ship, USS Santa Barbara, to sail alongside a Japanese destroyer, JS Yuudachu, in the West…
 • Asia-Pacific Insights and Manuel Mogato
Philippines protests forced labor-related tariffs
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has protested the 12.5 percent tariff imposed by the United States, arguing the Philippines does not rely on…
 • Asia-Pacific Insights and Manuel Mogato
European Union announces 1 billion-peso maritime security package to the Philippines
The European Union (EU) has announced a 1.05 billion-peso, or €15 million, non-lethal maritime security assistance package to the Philippines to enhance…
 • Asia-Pacific Insights and Manuel Mogato
China Coast Guard vessel harasses Philippine public vessels for second consecutive day near Scarborough Shoal
The harassment was the second consecutive day near Bajo de Masinloc (BDM) as China escalates its illegal, coercive, aggressive, and dangerous actions in…
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Digital Diplomacy and Philippines-China Relations
Philippines' ambassador to China shows how maritime disputes are not the sum total of Philippine–China relations, international security expert Rommel…
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