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Artworks by Filipino artist Fernando Amorsolo fetched sky-high prices at auction
A flurry of bidding swept through the Danish auction house Bruun Rasmussen’s auction room on Monday evening, when three works by the Filipino artist...
How Philippines is Losing its Way
The ongoing political noise will not affect the performance of the economy, given the government's "sound and sustained" economic policies, the National Economic and...
‘Philippines-first’ policy is derailing America’s China strategy—Trump must act fast or watch ASEAN tilt to Beijing
This week, the U.S. signed a defense pact with the Philippines, hailing it as vital to countering China’s creeping dominance in the hotly-disputed South China Sea.China’s militarization...
Tributary Tensions: Is China Reviving Old Hegemonies in the South China Sea?
The eleventh edition of the Xiangshan Forum was held in Beijing from 12th -14th September 2024 and was themed ‘Promoting Peace for a Shared...
Sino-American Competition in the Philippines: Issues and Insights
Recent developments in the Philippines have placed the country in the middle of a Sino-American great power rivalry. In June 2024, tensions flared between...
What Will the Future Hold for the Western Pacific with Harris or Trump Victory?
During his four years in office, President Joe Biden has been focused on executing an East Asia strategy aimed at countering China’s influence. This...
Level- Up Philippines-Singapore 55 Years of Diplomatic Relations
The formal diplomatic relations between the Philippines and Singapore commenced on May 16, 1969. The level-up relations are based on shared values and principles....
Strengthened Security Alliance Transformed Germany-Philippines ‘Vibrant Ties’
Enhanced security alliance transformed Germany-Philippines diplomatic ties. Early this month, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius' historical visit in Manila is part of Germany’s strengthened...
The Impact of the Germany-Philippines Defense Pact on South China Sea Dynamics
On August 4, 2024, Germany and the Philippines agreed to finalize a defense cooperation agreement by the end of the year. This marked a...
Unprecedented Momentum: US-Philippines “Ironclad” Diplomatic Alliance, Pivotal to Indo-Pacific Region
US Department States Spokesperson Matthew Alan Miller announced in a press release earlier in July the visit of Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Secretary...