List of Philippines articles
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Pro-divorce protesters take part in a demonstration in front of the Senate building in Pasay. The Philippines May Finally Legalize Divorce
The power of the Catholic Church is slowly eroding.
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A China Coast Guard vessel sails near a Philippine military vessel in the disputed South China Sea. China Tests U.S. Red Lines With Attacks on Philippine Vessels
The viability of the rules-based order is at stake in the South China Sea.
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Farmers work in a rice field in Bulacan, Philippines. Why Is the Philippines Blocking ‘Miracle Crops’?
Farmers’ fears over GMOs stem from past abuses.
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A China Coast Guard ship monitors a Philippine fisherman aboard his wooden boat in the South China Sea. China’s South Sea Aggression Is Backfiring
Beijing is ramping up efforts to cow neighbors such as the Philippines in the South China Sea but is getting nowhere fast.
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The prow of a boat is seen in the foreground two other vessles in the ocean in front of it. The horizon is tinted orange at sunset or sunrise. The South China Sea Risks a Military Crisis
The Philippine president drew a red line this week, but mutual restraint from Manila and Beijing can calm tensions.
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Protesters step on a caricature of Chinese President Xi Jinping during a demonstration against Chinese maritime incursions in front of the Chinese consulate in Makati, Manila on April 9. How to Respond to China’s Tactics in the South China Sea
Beijing is testing the U.S.-Philippines alliance, and a new strategy is needed.
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Filipino fishermen along with civilian volunteers arrive at a meeting point in the South China Sea on May 15. The Philippines Needs Butter, Not Just Guns
To counter China, Washington must help its ally address economic issues.
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U.S. President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida stand for their national anthems during an arrival ceremony at the White House in Washington, D.C. The Question Looming Over Biden’s White House Summit: Where Are the Exit Ramps?
As the leaders of Japan and the Philippines present a united front with America, China is getting stronger, too.
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Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. stands and grips a microphone stand as he delivers a speech during a rally. Rows of supporters stand behind him, and wafts of smoke or steam are visible in shafts of light that hang over the crowd. A Family Feud in the Philippines Has Beijing and Washington on Edge
Rodrigo Duterte and Ferdinand Marcos Jr. are battling over the country’s future.
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Indonesian Presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto holds a campaign rally at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Feb. 10. Why Are Asia’s Democratic Leaders So Popular?
Compared to Western politicians, these leaders are doing something right.
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Passengers wait for information about their flights at Terminal 3 of Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Pasay, Metro Manila. Manila Wants the Planes to Run on Time for Once
New airport plans are a test of openness to foreign business.
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Book covers for six key foreign-policy books that came out in 2023. The Books FP Loved This Year
Our favorite book reviews of 2023.
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A white ship cuts across the water in a stretch of open ocean. Black lettering on its hull says "China Coast Guard." A smaller Philippine Caost Guard ship is visible sailing away in the distance and to the right. Why China Is Stepping Up Its Maritime Attacks on the Philippines
Beijing’s aggression threatens to disrupt friendshoring operations in the region.
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A collage illustration showing U.S. President Joe Biden and leaders from Australia, India, Japan, Taiwan, the Philippines, and Vietnam, walking along a bright red landscape in front of a textural map of the Indo-Pacific region America’s Indo-Pacific Alliances Are Astonishingly Strong
Countries are balancing against China—just like a student of international relations would predict.
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Environmental activists Jhed Tamano (center) and Jonila Castro (center right) arrive to address a news conference at the Philippine Commission on Human Rights in Quezon, the Philippines. Activists Keep Disappearing in Marcos’s Philippines
Military kidnappings have produced a public outcry.
