Foreign direct investment (FDI) in the Philippines has struggled under the weight of political infighting, outdated ownership laws, and broken promises. From Duterte’s pivot to China and policy unpredictability, to Marcos Jr.’s stalled reforms and constitutional roadblocks, this article dissects why foreign investors are hesitant—and what must change for the
An in-depth analysis of the evolving military landscape in the Philippines—from Duterte’s pivot to China, PLA infiltration, and POGO operations, to Marcos Jr.’s renewed alliance with the U.S. and the strategic role of EDCA military bases amid rising tensions in the West Philippine Sea.
How the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte could influence American diplomatic operations, regional stability, and U.S.-Philippines relations.
Duterte’s arrest at The Hague ignites a national political crisis, threatening Sara Duterte’s career, stirring Mindanaoan secessionist talk, and courting China into the mix.
A look at how tech-savvy Filipino youth are challenging pro-Duterte disinformation and reshaping the fight for truth online.
A searing reflection on Rodrigo Duterte’s presidency as a raw, postmodern rupture in Filipino politics, exposing the nation’s contradictions through the aesthetics of violence and unapologetic power.
