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Quiet for a change: the Marcos approach so far
Quiet for a change: the Marcos approach so far

Written by Angelica Mangahas

When it comes to China, Marcos has been more provocative than Duterte but also more discreet than Aquino.

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In Conversation with Salvador Santino Fulo Regilme Jr.
In Conversation with Salvador Santino Fulo Regilme Jr.

We recently had the pleasure of speaking with Salvador Santino Fulo Regilme Jr. about his latest book, Aid Imperium: United States Foreign Policy and Human Rights in Post-Cold War Southeast Asia.

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One Duterte replaces another as family politics continues to dominate in the Philippines
One Duterte replaces another as family politics continues to dominate in the Philippines

Written by Daniel Bruno Davis

While vice presidents in the Philippines don’t have much power, Sara’s political future is tied more than ever to the success of Marcos. Their alliance produced big electoral wins for both of them. If Marcos remains popular as president her star will continue to rise.

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