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The shooting, called a "misencounter", has cast a shadow on today's meeting in Malaysia between Manila and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) peace negotiators to sign the…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB197352
ISSN: 2633-304X
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In July, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte decided to retain the Philippine-US Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA), having in 2020 mandated its termination. Duterte’s single…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB264260
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Marcos has reversed predecessor Rodrigo Duterte’s China-leaning policy by seeking closer defence ties with the United States, a treaty ally of the Philippines. Washington is…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB278629
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The address laid out the new administration’s policy objectives for the coming year and Marcos’s broad goals for his six-year term. It gave little indication of the president’s…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB271965
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This follows the August 15-18 PNP raids in and around Manila which saw up to 81 people killed who officially were suspected of involvement in illegal drug-related activities but…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB223952
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A sweeping victory for the Philippines has dismantled any legal basis for expansive Chinese claims across much of the South China Sea.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB212418
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Duterte has come under criticism in Congress over her use of confidential funds (CFs). Despite the president’s remarks, he and his deputy appear to be at odds on a range of issues.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284044
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China’s continued assertion of its expansive claims not only creates friction between Beijing and the South-east Asian claimants but also increases US-Chinese tensions.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB280991
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In February 2020, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said he would terminate the pact. With the termination process having been extended twice, the VFA is now due to expire in…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB259493
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He won the May 9 presidential election and his running mate Sara Duterte secured victory in the vice-presidential poll. Marcos has already announced several cabinet picks…