China's often-used bilateral consultation mechanism doesn't always work, but it does help defuse conflicts, experts say Despite their ongoing rivalry over the South China Sea, Malaysia and China ...

South Korea has played a crucial role in Manila’s maritime security strategy. Can that cooperation survive if the Yoon ...

The battle over the South China Sea isn’t the issue — this is personal between the vice president, Sara Duterte, and her ...

In the political arena, leaders lacking expertise may struggle ... Applicants to corporations and other formal organizations require some pre-qualification. But in the Philippines, it is easier to ...

From the start, however, analysts had predicted a "divorce between the two most powerful Philippine political dynasties", said the BBC. "The likelihood only increased amid public spats and growing ...

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Political violence is nothing new in the Philippines. It was, after all, the site of the world’s worst massacre of media workers when 58 people, including 32 journalists, were murdered in 2009 while ...

Rife Between Philippines's Political Families Sara Duterte, the daughter of former President Rodrigo Duterte, and Mr Marcos were once political partners who won an overwhelming mandate to lead the ...

The Philippines and India have agreed to explore naval collaborations during their inaugural maritime dialogue, with both countries reaffirming their commitment to a rules-based international ...

The Philippine Senate’s approval of a military access agreement with Japan reflects Manila’s efforts to strengthen defence ties, but analysts caution it may complicate relations with Beijing ...