Phillipines
China’s Aircraft Carriers in Pacific Signal Ability to ‘Contest’ US Power
China’s recent deployment of its two aircraft carriers into the Pacific Ocean has sent a strong signal to the United States and other regional players. The simultaneous deployment of the Liaoning and Shandong carriers east of the Philippines is a “historic” moment, according to maritime expert and former US Air Force Colonel Ray Powell. “No […]
Typhoon Wipha Brings Flooding to Vietnam and Philippines
Vietnam is bracing for the impact of Typhoon Wipha, which is expected to bring heavy rainfall and flooding to the northern coast of the country. The typhoon is forecast to make landfall in Hung Yen and Ninh Binh provinces, located south of the capital, Hanoi, with wind speeds of up to 102 kph (63 mph). […]
Duterte’s Dilemma: Can He Be Mayor from The Hague?
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has won a landslide mayoral victory in his hometown of Davao, despite being thousands of miles away in detention at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague. The 80-year-old is facing charges of crimes against humanity related to his brutal war on drugs, which allegedly killed thousands of people, […]
Rodrigo Duterte Wins Philippines Mayoral Election from ICC Detention
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was almost certain to be elected mayor of his home city by a landslide on Monday, unimpeded by his detention at the International Criminal Court on charges of murder as a crime against humanity. With 80% of votes counted in an unofficial tally, Duterte, who was brought to The Hague […]
Philippines Power Struggle Escalates After Midterm Elections
The Philippines midterm election has intensified the bitter feud between President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr and Vice-President Sara Duterte, sparking a power struggle between their families. Here’s a breakdown of the key developments: Key Election Outcomes Impeachment TrialThe impeachment trial of Sara Duterte is expected to start in July, requiring two-thirds of the 24-seat senate […]