2021/06/22 |
Philippines: Families of War on Drugs Victims Welcome ICC Probe
“This is the fight of all those families who lost someone they loved in this drug war — especially those whose deaths were undocumented,” says one woman who found the body of her stepson with five gunshot wounds.
2021/06/08 |
Three Issues Defining the Philippines 2022 Elections
The pandemic, China, and domestic conflicts are shaping up to be the main issues defining next year’s presidential election in the Philippines.
2021/05/19 |
How a Young Journalist Was Detained in the Philippines Throughout the Pandemic
Frenchie Mae Cumpio’s incarceration has come to represent the challenges facing young journalists in the Philippines since President Rodrigo Duterte’s administration took office in 2016.
2021/04/21 |
How a Community Pantry Sparked Movement of Mutual Aid in the Philippines
To help those struggling financially during the pandemic, hundreds of community pantries have been set up across the Philippines, and more are sprouting up.
2021/02/19 |
Philippines: Cops Raid Lumad School, Arrest 26 Including Indigenous Children
The raid, which happened on the campus of University of San Carlos in Cebu City, resulted in the arrest of 22 students, two teachers, and two tribe elders.
2021/02/19 |
Deadly ‘Red-Tagging’ Campaign Ramps up in Philippines
Filipinos labelled as communists by state officials say they now fear for their lives.
2021/01/22 |
Philippines: Armed Forces University Ban Canceled
The Philippine government has canceled a long standing agreement that barred armed forces from entering the country’s leading university, University of the Philippines.
2021/01/21 |
How Covid-19 Is Straining Human Rights in Thailand, Malaysia, Philippines
Covid-19 outbreaks have worsened human rights issues in much of Southeast Asia, as countries scramble to revive economies.
2021/01/06 |
Philippine Lawmakers Push for Police Reform After Tarlac Shooting
After a Filipino mother and her son were fatally shot by an off-duty policemen, Philippine lawmakers are calling for an investigation into the case and demanding police reform.
2021/01/04 |
Vaccine Seen as Potentially Shoring up China’s Image in Indonesia, the Philippines
China could gain favor in Southeast Asia’s two biggest countries if its vaccines work.
2020/12/31 |
Philippines: The Tactics Behind Red-Tagging
The military and government bureaucracy will never openly admit to it, but there is a stark and disturbing trend of mobilizing state resources against civil society in the Philippines.
2020/12/18 |
ASEAN in the Driver’s Seat in the South China Sea
After decade-long disputes, what can we expect to see in South China Sea in the upcoming year?
2020/11/16 |
Amid China Tensions, Malaysia, Philippines, and Vietnam Pin Hopes on Biden
Based on his record as vice president, scholars say Biden can be expected to put more emphasis on diplomacy, rather than the sort of military moves favored by President Donald Trump.
2020/11/05 |
Philippines Celebrities Not Immune From Red-Tagging Terror Campaign
The practice of "red-tagging" in the Philippines is usually reserved for dissidents, but recent comments from a general suggest that the government has celebrities in their sights.
2020/11/05 |
Heralding Deal With China, Philippines Restarts Offshore Oil-Gas Exploration in Disputed Sea
On October 15, the Philippine government lifted a ban on offshore oil and gas exploration. A joint energy development project may help warm up relations with China and speed up economic recovery.
2020/11/03 |
Why Deadly Philippine Super Typhoon Ended up Sparing Lives
With the experience in 2013 with Typhoon Haiyan, both the people and government of the Philippines are much more prepared for the storm this time.
2020/10/29 |
Philippines: The Rich and Poor Divide in Distance Learning
The Philippines Department of Education has pledged to provide distance learning access for all students. But the mental health and economic burdens of the plan overwhelmingly fall on the country's poor.
2020/09/08 |
Philippine President Pardons US Marine Convicted in Killing of Transgender Woman
The move sparked criticism from rights groups and lawyers for the woman’s family.
