The overlooked casualty in the South China Sea dispute
Political tensions in the South China Sea are creating an environmental disaster. Can claimants put aside their differences and tackle environmental threats before fishing stocks collapse?
Philippines
Chinese companies eye up Hanjin shipyard, what are the Philippines’ options?
The company operating the Subic Bay shipyard in the Philippines defaulted on debt repayments. Chinese companies are interested in taking it over, but there are other options.
Will the 2019 mid-term elections lead to a ‘Duterte dictatorship’?
President Rodrigo Duterte continues his assault on critics and political opponents. With the 2019 mid-term elections on the horizon, is he poised to assume even more power?
Illegal workers are just the beginning: Duterte’s pivot to China is not having the desired effect
Despite making extensive concessions to Beijing, the Philippines has not received much in return. What looked like an appealing marriage, has become an abusive relationship.
Duterte has a new stance in the South China Sea conflict
The Philippines outlined its red lines. If China crosses them, it is adamant it will go to war. What will this mean for the world’s most dangerous conflict?
Will the Philippines soon allow divorce
There have been signs of progress towards the legalisation of divorce in the Philippines. Will the latest bill get past Duterte and his allies in the Senate?
Duterte’s propaganda machine receives Russian backing
Duterte has weaponized the Filipino social media environment. He now has Russian help in his attempt to drown out dissent.
Alibaba steers the Philippines towards a cashless revolution
Alibaba is cementing its presence in South East nations. It is now helping the Philippines build a cashless society.
Why the Philippines’ feudal agricultural system is here to stay
Critics believe the Philippines’ feudal agricultural system is responsible for growing inequality. Do they have a point?
Why would Duterte’s son quit as vice mayor if he is innocent
Paolo Duterte quit as Davao’s vice mayor. The move only increased suspicion of his involvement in a high-profile drug smuggling case.