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ENERGY AS THE NEW BATTLEGROUND
The Philippines finds itself at the crossroads of global energy diplomacy. Within days of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s return from… READ MORE
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DFA AT 128: PRAGMATISM, REFORM, AND UNITY IN PHILIPPINE DIPLOMACY
The Department of Foreign Affairs marked its 128th founding anniversary with a message from Secretary Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro that… READ MORE
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MANILA LOST THE VOTE, BUT NOT THE VOICE
The Philippines’ failed bid for a non-permanent seat in the United Nations Security Council is more than just a diplomatic… READ MORE
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PHILIPPINES PURSUES DIVERSIFIED TIES WITH RUSSIA AMID GLOBAL TENSIONS
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s recent visit to Russia underscores the Philippines’ push for strategic diversification in foreign policy and economic… READ MORE
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PEACE AND TRADE: THE REAL DIVIDENDS OF DIPLOMACY
This is an interview with Prof. Clarita Carlos, a political analyst and former National Security Adviser to President Ferdinand Marcos… READ MORE
Quote of the week
“The President may stand before Congress with a long list of accomplishments, but unless he confronts corruption head-on and addresses the cost of living, his words will echo hollow in the ears of ordinary Filipinos.
Because the real state of the nation isn’t measured by GDP or foreign trips—it’s measured by the price of rice, the integrity of our leaders, and the hope that justice still works in this country.” The Bench Files -On the 5th SONA of PBBM -27 July 2026.