Philippines

Philippine Infrastructure Scandal: Wrapped In Blue Ribbon

Putting lipstick on a pig

Jun 6

Crisis in Manila: The Senate, the Dynasties, and 2028

Impeachment proceedings transformed into theater

Jun 3

The ‘Jetway Miracle’ Phenomenon

Suspect wheelchair air passengers frustrate airlines, fellow passengers

Jun 2 • John Berthelsen

Japan Extends SEA Military Presence Via Balikatan Exercise

War preparation by other means?

May 28

Gunfire in the Senate: How the Philippines’ Political War Turned Violent

A senator’s escape and chaotic Senate standoff have intensified the country’ political crisis ahead of 2028

May 15

A New Generation Tries to Put Lipstick on Manila

New Order: safe or just silent?

Apr 20

The Philippines: Who’s Who in ’28?

Who could stop Sara’s presidential procession?

Apr 6

US, Allies Move to Shore up Taiwan Defense

Japan, US aid Philippines in militarizing nearby outcrop

Mar 19

Sulu Sultanate’s Sabah Claim Resurfaces

Philippine Foreign Affairs official brings up discredited affair

Mar 18

Philippine Court Erases Final Duterte Bid to Crush Journalist Ressa

With former president now in jail, specious case disappears

Mar 11 • Our Correspondent

Top Duterte Officials Named by ICC as ‘Drug War’ Accomplices

Suspects include two who are now sitting Senators, top police officials

Feb 16 • Our Correspondent

Philippines: The Circus Before the Campaign

Impeachment moves expose fragile alliances and Senate instability

Feb 12

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