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THE PHILIPPINES AND BIG POWER RIVALRIES
In a recent interview, Prof. Roland Simbulan sounded the alarm on how the Philippines is increasingly entangled in the strategic… READ MORE
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ZALDY CO’S ARREST IN PRAGUE: A VICTORY, BUT NOT YET JUSTICE
The arrest of former congressman Zaldy Co in Prague has sparked jubilation in Malacañang. Officials hailed it as a breakthrough,… READ MORE
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WHAT GOOD IS THE GRASS WHEN THE HORSE IS DEAD?
An old Filipino proverb hits painfully close to home: “What good is the grass when the horse is dead?” “Aanhin… READ MORE
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CROCODILES IN THE WATER—AND IN GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS
Residents of Tawi-Tawi were startled recently when a crocodile surfaced beneath a stilt house built over the sea. Yet the… READ MORE
Quote of the week
“The U.S. is building up its military forces here, turning Subic into a factory for ammunition and deploying assets across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.” Prof Roland Simbulan, Chair CENPEG & Security Analyst – 13 April 2026.
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