Rodrigo Durterte

ICC Pushes Probe on the Philippines’ Drug War

2022/08/10 • The Interpreter

The Philippines’ decision not to rejoin the International Criminal Court sets a precedent for other countries to leave multilateral institutions whenever state leaders feel intimidated or uncomfortable.

OPINION: Taiwan Shoved Aside as Philippines Continues to Seek China’s Favor

2020/02/13 • Jeremy Van der Haegen

The Philippines' banning of Taiwanese tourists is yet another move to cozy up to China.

Thousands of Filipino Families to Be Displaced by Chinese-Backed Construction Craze

2020/01/21 • Michael Beltran

The Philippines are preparing to jump into a manic building spree, backed by Chinese investments. The relocation of the native inhabitants seems like an afterthought.

Martial Law Lifted in Philippine South, But Military Presence Persists

2020/01/08 • The Interpreter

The role of the military on the strife-torn Philippine island isn’t about to change – and will continue to ensnare legal activists.

Manila's Arrest of Dissident Artists Could Interfere With Freedom of Expression

2019/12/12 • Michael Beltran

On November 30, the Manila police arrested street artists who were writing political messages on the wall for "vandalism." Many are now interpreting the act as the government's crackdown on freedom of expression.