Philippines

U.S. and Philippine troops fire a Javelin missile at a target out at sea during a counter landing live fire exercise as part of U.S.-Philippines joint military exercises on May 06, 2024 in Laoag, Ilocos Norte province, Philippines. These war games follow an incident where the Philippines accused China of attacking their ships with water cannons near the disputed Scarborough Shoal, damaging vessels and injuring crew members.
U.S. and Philippine troops fire a Javelin missile at a target out at sea during a counter landing live fire exercise as part of U.S.-Philippines joint military exercises on May 06, 2024 in Laoag, Ilocos Norte province, Philippines. These war games follow an incident where the Philippines accused China of attacking their ships with water cannons near the disputed Scarborough Shoal, damaging vessels and injuring crew members. © Ezra Acayan/Getty Images

Philippines Push Back Over China’s South Sea Actions

Reflecting public sentiment, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr warns that his country will not yield to “any foreign power”.

24 Jun 24
Relatives and friends mourn during the funeral of Lilibeth Valdez on June 4, 2021 in Quezon city, Metro Manila, Philippines. An off-duty police officer was seen pulling the hair of 52-year-old Lilibeth Valdez, shortly before shooting her dead, fuelling a new wave of outrage directed at the government and a police force that many say acts with impunity. The shooting is the latest in a series of killings involving the Philippine National Police, which is currently the focus of an international investigation.
Relatives and friends mourn during the funeral of Lilibeth Valdez on June 4, 2021 in Quezon city, Metro Manila, Philippines. An off-duty police officer was seen pulling the hair of 52-year-old Lilibeth Valdez, shortly before shooting her dead, fuelling a new wave of outrage directed at the government and a police force that many say acts with impunity. The shooting is the latest in a series of killings involving the Philippine National Police, which is currently the focus of an international investigation. © Ezra Acayan/Getty Images

Philippines: New President Brings Little Hope for Justice

Activists efforts to repair the Marcos’ family’ public image, but warn that interest in boosting the country’s rights record is limited.

30 Aug 22
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