What Philippine President Marcos Said About China in His State of the Nation Address

His rhetoric was familiar, but carried additional weight in light of recent clashes between Chinese and Philippine vessels in the South China Sea.

thediplomat.com

Ethnic Vietnamese face discrimination and statelessness in Cambodia

"Sometimes they say that we came to take their land. But how can we do that? We don’t have anything here."

globalvoices.org

The Romanovs and ‘Invictus’ in the Impeachment Trial of Philippine Vice President

Sara Duterte claimed that she is “bloodied but unbowed” in the face of persecution by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and his administration.

thediplomat.com

Cambodian law can render citizens stateless for ‘undermining national security’

“I know how easily words like ‘traitor’ and ‘enemy’ can be wielded by those in power to crush hope and sow fear.”

globalvoices.org

Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte Responds to Impeachment Allegations

The 48-year-old faces charges of corruption, bribery, and an alleged plot to assassinate her rival, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

thediplomat.com

After repeal of anti-gay sex law, LGBTQ+ individuals continue to face discrimination in Singapore

"Though more LGBTQ+ individuals are slowly emerging into the mainstream, prejudice and bigotry in present societal attitudes keep many LGBTQ+ individuals from coming out of the closet."

globalvoices.org

An Overview of Corruption Investigations in the Philippines

The current ubiquity of corruption underscores the normalization of impunity in the country’s politics, despite recent democratic uprisings.

thediplomat.com

Malaysian government replaces the term ‘LGBT’ with ‘deviant culture’

"They are legitimizing hate and discrimination against a highly vulnerable group. Words from those in power carry weight and real-world consequences."

globalvoices.org

BGC as portal

Who needs high walls and electric fences if access is already restricted by car-centric pathways, expensive rents, and community spaces divorced from the basic and everyday interests of ordinary Filip...

bulatlat.com

What’s the Philippine Senate Drama All About?

The country’s upper house has become highly polarized, creating doubts about the upcoming impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.

thediplomat.com

Melanesian nations vow to connect and expand marine protected areas

"This initiative represents a bold and timely step forward, recognising that our oceans do not end at national boundaries, and that our stewardship responsibilities must therefore extend across them."

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Melanesian nations vow to connect and expand marine protected areas

"This initiative represents a bold and timely step forward, recognising that our oceans do not end at national boundaries, and that our stewardship responsibilities must therefore extend across them."

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Energy crisis gives Philippine oil deregulation a reality check

A global oil shock has pushed the Philippines to confront the limits of deregulation and reassert a role for the state in the energy sector.

eastasiaforum.org

What to Expect from the Impeachment Trial of the Philippine Vice President Duterte

Various contending political blocs are looking to capitalize politically on Sara Duterte’s trial as they look ahead to the presidential election of 2028.

thediplomat.com

Tuvalu aims to become a ‘Digital Nation’ amid rising sea levels

"The Digital Nation is a new way to fight, adapt and protect our identity and sovereignty. It is about taking control, shaping our future and keeping our roots alive."

globalvoices.org

What’s Next After the Senate Coup in the Philippines?

Last week’s events, including the second impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte, could further polarize the country’s politics ahead of the 2028 presidential election.

thediplomat.com

Philippine typhoon survivors file historic case against oil giant

"We are not “small people.” We are people who fight."

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Philippine typhoon survivors file historic case against oil giant

"We are not “small people.” We are people who fight."

globalvoices.org

How Corruption Exacerbates the Climate Crisis in the Philippines

The pursuit of bold climate solutions cannot be divorced from the goals of fighting graft and ending elite impunity.

thediplomat.com

Connecting to counter authoritarianism: How Mizzima Media is supporting Myanmar’s journalists through knowledge-sharing and solidarity - IFEX

Despite claims by Myanmar’s military government that it is ready to restore normalcy and civilian rule in the country, the junta continues to violently attack the civil disobedience movement and those...

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Connecting to counter authoritarianism: How Mizzima Media is supporting Myanmar’s journalists through knowledge-sharing and solidarity - IFEX

Despite claims by Myanmar’s military government that it is ready to restore normalcy and civilian rule in the country, the junta continues to violently attack the civil disobedience movement and those...

ifex.org

Corruption Allegations Mount Against Philippines’ President and Vice President

Rifts are opening up among supporters of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., as an impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte moves forward.

thediplomat.com

Philippine Legislators Set to Vote on Impeachment Complaint Against Vice President

As in 2025, Sara Duterte is accused of betraying public trust, misusing government funds, and plotting to assassinate the First Family.

thediplomat.com

AI-ready data centers are booming in Indonesia but water woes loom

"Human needs, with water being a basic necessity, compete with the demands of data centers."

globalvoices.org

Australian creatives push back against ‘AI theft’

"We are not going to sit idle while you devalue our work and degrade our society. Our work is not a free input to be fed into your machines."

globalvoices.org