The Political Machinery of Bongbong Marcos
Philippines President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., who assumed office yesterday, declared, “Judge me not by my ancestors, but by my actions” as he won the 2022 national elections.
Tag Archives: Rodrigo Duterte
From Red to Gold in the Philippines
Weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz is being revered as the Philippines’ first Olympic gold medalist, but it has only been two years since she found her name “red-tagged,” or blacklisted, by the Duterte regime.
Speakeasy: The News Media Under Duterte
This SNA Speakeasy features Sara Gomez Armas on the theme of “The News Media Under Duterte.”
Six Years of Abe Diplomacy
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on April 30, 2018.
The Deplorables: Marines Continue Flights over Okinawa School
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on January 18, 2018.
Today in Japan (11.15.17)
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on November 15, 2017.
Today in Japan (11.14.17)
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on November 14, 2017.
Abe Takes Hardline Stance as Diet Session Looms
This Week in Japan is your source for news and information about politics and other happenings in this East Asian island country. This episode covers the Top Five stories of the fourth week of October 2017.
Abe Should Denounce Philippines’ Murderous Drug War
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s upcoming visit to Japan provides senior Japanese officials a fresh opportunity to end their long silence on the Philippine government’s murderous “war on drugs.”
