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When Does Escalation End and Kinetic Warfare Begin?
The word war between Philippine and China continue. But leaders need to understand that today’s wars are no longer wars of decisive victory, security…
Oct 24 • Asia-Pacific Insights and Dencio Acop
ASEAN states vow to crack down on micro scam hubs
Southeast Asian nations vowed to crack down on transnational crimes proliferating in the region, especially with the increasing trend of “micro” scam…
Oct 21 • Asia-Pacific Insights
Foreign ministry summons China's ambassador over "threatening" remarks
Foreign Secretary Maria Theresa Lazaro described Jing’s statements as “provocative and unacceptable, and does not contribute to creating understanding.”
Oct 19 • Asia-Pacific Insights
India should get the respect it earned
India is an emerging global power. It should not allow the West, particularly the United States, the United Kingdom, and even Canada, to take control of…
Oct 19 • Asia-Pacific Insights and Manuel Mogato
Is China abandoning its gray zone tactics?
Philippines’ defense sector, with a bare minimum budget for 2027, may continue to struggle in countering Chinas intimidation tactics within the…
Oct 17 • Asia-Pacific Insights and Manuel Mogato
Philippines investigates drug syndicate in Mindanao after 500 kilos drug haul in Laos
The Philippines has launched an inter-agency investigation after authorities at a Laos airport seized at least a 521-kilogram synthetic drug shipment en…
Oct 16 • Asia-Pacific Insights
Marcos Jr. to summon Chinese ambassador over “threat” remarks
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said he would summon China’s Ambassador to the Philippines after he made “threat” remarks over the disputed…
Oct 16 • Asia-Pacific Insights
Philippine military expressed full support for Teodoro against Chinese embassy criticism
The military backed the defense department’s directive to stop direct military contacts because the mechanisms produced no results, and instead, Chinese…
Oct 14 • Asia-Pacific Insights and Manuel Mogato
Duterte family amasses properties while in power
NBI Director Melvin Matibag said the fact-finding report was based on discrepancies found in the vice president’s SALN for the years 2024 and 2025.
Oct 14 • Asia-Pacific Insights and Manuel Mogato
Senate impeachment court retains only unexplained wealth case vs Duterte
After 38 days of presenting witnesses and evidence, the Senate impeachment court has agreed to drop three of the four articles of impeachment against…
Oct 13 • Asia-Pacific Insights
Financial forensic expert points to ‘symptons’ of money laundering in Duterte’s couple finances
A financial forensic expert told the Senate impeachment court the Vice President Sara Duterte and her husband’s financial transactions showed “symptoms…
Oct 13 • Asia-Pacific Insights and Manuel Mogato
Philippines sends aircraft, vessels to drive a Chinese research vessel in disputed waters
The Philippines sent a Coast Guard aircraft and vessel to a disputed feature in the West Philippine Sea to challenge a Chinese vessel illegally…
Oct 13 • Asia-Pacific Insights and Manuel Mogato
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