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June 01, 2023
The Philippines’ ‘Middle Power’ Momentum Takes Shape in AMNEX-2
By Joshua Bernard Espeña
The aims of last month's ASEAN naval exercise dovetail well with Manila's determination to play a more proactive regional security role.
June 01, 2023
Anticipating Dual-Use Risks in an Atomic Southeast Asia
By Brandt K. Mabuni
Once again, nuclear energy is knocking. Is ASEAN ready to prevent the misuse of nuclear material?
May 30, 2023
Cracks Appear in the Philippines’ Unity Government
By Mong Palatino
Recent events suggest that the Marcos-Duterte "UniTeam" that stormed last year's presidential election may not make it to the next election in 2028.
May 24, 2023
Why the Philippines’ Two Largest State-Owned Banks Are Contemplating a Mega-Merger
By James Guild
The government is hoping that the merger of DBP and the Land Bank of the Philippines will increase profitability, with a possible eye to supporting its embryonic sovereign wealth fund.
May 22, 2023
Philippine Vice President Resigns From Ruling Party Over ‘Political Toxicity’
By Sebastian Strangio
Sara Duterte's resignation from Lakas-CMD followed the demotion of her ally, former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, in the House of Representatives.
May 19, 2023
Vietnam Criticizes China, Philippines For South China Sea Activities
By Sebastian Strangio
A Foreign Ministry spokesperson accused the two nations of "violating the sovereign rights and jurisdictions of Vietnam" in separate recent incidents.
May 18, 2023
Australia to Provide Surveillance Drones to Philippines Amid South China Sea Tensions
By Jim Gomez
Canberra is also considering whether to take part in joint patrols in the disputed South China Sea.
May 15, 2023
Philippines Undertakes Major Review of School Curriculum
By Mong Palatino
The Marcos administration wants to make major changes to an education system that is still recovering from the closures of the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 13, 2023
Philippine Court Acquits Leila de Lima of Drug Charges
By Joeal Calupitan and Patrick Quinn
The former opposition senator has been detained since 2017 on drug charges widely believed to be politically motivated. She remains in jail on an outstanding charge.
May 05, 2023
This Week in Asia: May 5, 2023
The Diplomat’s weekly video round-up of Asia news.
May 02, 2023
Biden Hosts Philippine President Marcos, Hails ‘Ironclad’ Relations
By Sebastian Strangio
The White House summit applied a seal to a year of remarkable advances in U.S.-Philippines relations.
May 01, 2023
Biden Should Press Philippines’ Marcos on Human Rights Concerns
By Elaine Pearson
President Marcos Jr. has shown little inclination to tackle persistent rights problems in the Philippines or pursue justice for past crimes.