2022/08/10 |
ICC Pushes Probe on the Philippines’ Drug War
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.
2020/02/13 |
OPINION: Taiwan Shoved Aside as Philippines Continues to Seek China’s Favor
The Philippines' banning of Taiwanese tourists is yet another move to cozy up to China.
2020/01/21 |
Thousands of Filipino Families to Be Displaced by Chinese-Backed Construction Craze
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.
2020/01/08 |
Martial Law Lifted in Philippine South, But Military Presence Persists
The role of the military on the strife-torn Philippine island isn’t about to change – and will continue to ensnare legal activists.
2019/12/12 |
Manila's Arrest of Dissident Artists Could Interfere With Freedom of Expression
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.
2019/09/12 |
Duterte Shoved the Philippines Further Into the Dragon's Mouth
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s fifth visit to Beijing resulted in a failure to assert territorial claims, again.
2018/08/06 |
Taiwan News: Tsai Says Taiwan Will Not Yield to 'Overbearing' China
Your daily bulletin of Taiwan news, courtesy of ICRT.
2018/05/07 |
PHILIPPINES: Residents Speak Out over Shuttering of Boracay Island's Tourist Industry
Thousands will be displaced by the shutdown.