Joko Widodo and Rodrigo Duterte

How effective was Duterte and Jokowi’s transition from local to national politics?

Performance of the two populist leaders suggests that local experience does not necessarily equal national success.

Air and ground assault kills 12 Islamist militants in Mindanao

Troops killed about a dozen members of a pro-Islamic State group in air and ground assaults this week on the southern island of Mindanao, the army said on Wednesday, in what it called preemptive moves to thwart militant attacks on cities.
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‘You’re road’ meme at the center of debate on regional accents, Filipino migration

There's a wider discussion on a viral meme that pokes fun of a mispronounced phrase.

Gov’t announcement on uniforms triggers employee grievances

Employees decry the charging of uniforms to their own salaries by their companies despite government's stance.
Leaders Xi Jinping and Rodrigo Duterte in China on April 10, 2018

Duterte’s ‘I love Xi Jinping’ on Day of Valor and other praises

The new "most powerful man in the world" Xi Jinping has found a consistent admirer in the Philippine leader.

Global stocks rally as Trump tweet eases trade war fears

Global stocks rose on Monday as the U.S. government played down fears of a trade war with China which has roiled markets over the last week.

Duterte did not buy data to win election — spokesman

President Rodrigo Duterte's election victory in 2016 did not rely on information bought from anybody and his campaign team did not hire political consultancy Cambridge Analytica, his spokesman said on Tuesday.
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As Larry Gadon flips the bird, legal professionals recall ethical code

An incident involving Chief Justice Sereno's main accuser in the impeachment proceedings occurred shortly before the start of the quo waranto oral arguments questioning the embattled magistrate's post.

112-year-old Japanese man recognized as the oldest man living

ASHORO, Japan— A 112-year-old Japanese man born months before Albert Einstein published his theory of special relativity was recognized on Tuesday as the world's oldest man. Masazo Nonaka, born...

Separation of powers and what it means (or doesn’t) to Duterte

President Duterte appeared triggered by Chief Justice Sereno's accusation that he was behind ouster efforts against her. Instead of the expected denial, he declared war.

Duterte is fond of 6-month deadlines. Will it be met this time?

Six months for reforestation. Six months for the cleanup of Boracay. Six months to rid the country of drugs. Six months to wipe out crime and corruption.

Temasek stake values ‘Salt Bae’ Turkish restaurant owner at $1.2 billion

ISTANBUL—Singapore's Temasek and Britain's Metric Capital have bought into Nusr-Et steakhouse owner D.ream in a deal valuing the Turkish firm at $1.2 billion. Nusr-Et was...

Analysis: U.S.-China trade war could hit German automakers, plus Tesla, Ford

Escalating trade tensions between the United States and China may dent production of German luxury SUVs made in the U.S. South and sent to...
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Duterte says Boracay will go to farmers, but is it agricultural land?

Is there even a basis for saying Boracay, a world-famous beach destination, is "agricultural land" for farmers to work on?

The other hassle of owning a Philippine passport

There are at least 63 reasons Philippine passport holders can be thankful for. But there are more hassles than one.