IN the years leading up to the declaration of martial law in 1972, the first Marcos regime was under intense scrutiny for issues like corruption, economic inequality, worsening peace and…
THE statement of Defense Secretary Gilberto "Gibo" Teodoro Jr. this week that entering into bilateral negotiations over the dispute in the South China Sea (SCS) between the Philippines and China…
LAST July 13, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) and China came together in Jakarta, Indonesia, and agreed on guidelines to accelerate and expedite the negotiations of the highly…
CHINA's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has been perceived as a game changer for the developing world, and its impact is nothing short of inspiring. This ambitious infrastructure and economic…
The Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) between the Philippines and the United States, initially signed in 2014 and aimed at bolstering military cooperation by allowing the U.S. to rotate troops…
THE proposed Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) between the Philippines and Japan marks a significant shift in defense and strategic partnerships in the Asia-Pacific region. While the agreement is touted by…
IN the intricate tapestry of governance, democracy stands out as a unique design woven with threads of freedom, representation and equality. Democracy as a governing system thrives on the principle…
ON the evening of Oct. 23, 2023, I found myself in the spotlight in the thrilling TV show "Gikan Sa Masa Para Sa Masa" (From the Masses for the Masses),…
AMID the global governance issues of our time, two topics or initiatives proposed by China that are of great significance and relevance are the synergy between China's Belt and Road…
To mark the 10th anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), the Confucius Institute of Colombo organized an international symposium on Sept. 27, 2023, held at the Bandaranaike Memorial…