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Duterte Threatens ‘All-Out Offensive’ After More Violence in Mindanao
May 19, 2021

Duterte Threatens ‘All-Out Offensive’ After More Violence in Mindanao

By Nick Aspinwall
A recent spike in clashes is threatening a fragile peace between the Philippine government and Moro Muslims in Mindanao.

Winning the Fight Against COVID-19 in Conflict Zones
March 11, 2021

Winning the Fight Against COVID-19 in Conflict Zones

By Dotan Haim, Nico Ravanilla and Renard Sexton
New research from the Philippines suggests that with hard work, it is possible to overcome ingrained mistrust.
Reversing the Tide of Violence, Treading the Path of Peace in the Philippines
February 25, 2021

Reversing the Tide of Violence, Treading the Path of Peace in the Philippines

By Gus Miclat and Karen Tañada
After a promising start under President Duterte, the Philippine peace process has fallen apart. But civil society can help get things going again.

This Is How Duterte Could Declare Martial Law in the Philippines
May 26, 2020

This Is How Duterte Could Declare Martial Law in the Philippines

By Nick Aspinwall
Experts fear the Philippine president is testing the waters for a constitutionally viable declaration of nationwide martial law.

Mindanao After Martial Law
March 10, 2020

Mindanao After Martial Law

By Nick Aspinwall
After 31 months of martial law following the siege of Marawi, both the military and insurgents are still firmly in place.

2 Dead, Nearly 30 Wounded in Bomb Blast at Philippine Mall
December 31, 2018

2 Dead, Nearly 30 Wounded in Bomb Blast at Philippine Mall

By Associated Press
A terrorist attack in the country's restive south is believed to be the work of Islamic State-linked militants.

Mindanao’s Insurgencies Take an Explosive Turn
June 01, 2018

Mindanao’s Insurgencies Take an Explosive Turn

By Michael Hart
Under rising pressure from the military, Mindanao’s armed groups are increasingly turning to IEDs.
The Battle of Marawi Is Not Over
February 17, 2018

The Battle of Marawi Is Not Over

By Nina Trige Andersen
A continuing displacement crisis and growing discontent with martial law risk creating yet another conflict.

Is Abu Sayyaf Really Defeated?
November 23, 2017

Is Abu Sayyaf Really Defeated?

By Michael Hart
After the siege of Marawi and Isnilon Hapilon’s death, what is left of Abu Sayyaf?

Philippines: Duterte Ends Talks With Communist Rebels
February 05, 2017

Philippines: Duterte Ends Talks With Communist Rebels

By Mong Palatino
The outlook again looks rather bleak for one of Asia's longest running insurgencies.

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