Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte

Philippine: Sara Duterte Faces Budget Inquiry Amid Rising Political Tensions with Marcos Allies

In a dramatic showdown before the Philippine House of Representatives this week, Vice President Sara Duterte found herself at the center of a heated budget inquiry, which she accused of being a politically motivated attack aimed at undermining her potential...
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

Drug Accusations in Philippines’ Marcos-Duterte Rift

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has defended his predecessor, Rodrigo Duterte, for his extended use of the opioid painkiller fentanyl, a drug that has caused accusations of drug addiction. The feud between the country's top two dynastic political families, which...
Philippines

Press Freedom Challenges Faced by Philippines

In 2023, the Marcos Jr regime in the Philippines continued to maintain a sense of calm amid the suffering and repression of the poor. Transportation issues, such as flight delays and power outages, affected around 56,000 passengers in January and...
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

Mixed Bag of Marcos’ Initial Year in Philippines

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has made significant strides in his first year in office, signing the New Agrarian Emancipation Act and the Regional Specialty Centers Act. He also granted amnesty to rebel groups, resumed peace talks, and re-empowered the...
South China Sea

Philippines’ Diplomatic Triumph: Removal of Chinese Barrier at Disputed South China Sea Shoal

The Philippine coastguard removed a floating barrier installed by China at the contested Scarborough Shoal, citing a violation of international law and a hazard to navigation. The cordon hindered Filipino fisherfolk's fishing and livelihood activities, urging Beijing to avoid escalating...