Reestablishing deterrence: Philippine Daily Inquirer
Reestablishing deterrence—and reclaiming peace in the Indo-Pacific region—will require all nations that abide by the rule of law to match their strong words with even stronger…
Philippine Daily Inquirer
The Duterte trial as a cleansing ritual
The forthcoming trial of Mr. Duterte and his fellow masterminds will be a crucial occasion for the Philippines to mend the people’s heavily damaged sense of right and wrong.
US government bars staff in China from romantic ties with locals
The ban also includes family members and contractors with security clearances, The Associated Press has learned.
Metro Manila: A ticking time bomb in face of powerful earthquake
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology warns that a magnitude 7.2 quake along Luzon island's West Valley Fault could kill more than 33,000 people and cause 168,000…
Trust a factor: In the Philippines, more women than men convicted for child abuse since 2019
Several studies have shown that family members are often the facilitators of child sexual abuse and trafficking, driven by extreme poverty, the power imbalance between adults and…
Rights watchdog slams online ‘dirty tactics’ vs Duterte drug war victims’ kin
The International Coalition for Human Rights in the Philippines condemned online threats and harassment reportedly experienced by families of drug war victims, which it said were…
Maritime security is a core issue for Filipinos
As the Philippines grapples with its own domestic issues—upcoming elections, political rivalries, and economic challenges—it has to defend itself and assert its sovereignty…
China advises its citizens in Philippines: Beware of ‘traps and snares’
The embassy did not specify any case, but the advisory came in the wake of police and military operations that led to the arrest of several Chinese nationals accused of espionage.
Philippine military welcomes possible F-16 sale; expert sees easy US Congress nod
The US State Department green-lighted the sale, which includes 20 F-16 jets and related equipment to the country, the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency said in a statement on…
Joint Philippine, US Marines exercise kicks off in province of Maguindanao Norte
Brig. Gen. Romulo Quemado II, 1st Philippine Marine Brigade commander, said 480 Philippine and 45 US Marine personnel and other security forces were participating in the extensive…