‘Duterte must honor EDCA commitment’

By Jaime Laude MANILA, Philippines – The incoming Duterte administration must honor its commitment to implement the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) signed by the Philippines and the US, former foreign secretary Albert del Rosario said yesterday. Speaking at a forum at the National Defense College of the Philippines, Del Rosario, chairman of the Albert… Read More

Business groups push peace scenario in West Philippine Sea

“The group agrees that a peace scenario that promotes development in the region will have a very positive impact to President-elect Duterte’s agenda of shared growth,” said Manhit. File photo MANILA, Philippines – Philippine business leaders and international think tanks discussed probable scenarios and strategic effects the government of President-elect Rodrigo Duterte might face in the… Read More

Think tank: Duterte admin should strengthen ties with US, other allies

FILE – In this Monday, May 9, 2016 file photo, front-running presidential candidate Mayor Rodrigo Duterte gestures at photographers to move back prior to voting in a polling precinct at Daniel R. Aguinaldo National High School at Matina district, his hometown in Davao city in southern Philippines. The U.S. has upset China by sending on… Read More

On the Phenomenal Rise of Duterte to Power

Dindo Manhit, Stratbase-ADRi President After the three grueling months of election campaigns, the Filipino nation has chosen “Tunay na Pagbabago” or radical change. The continuing wide lead of Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte over his presidential rivals1 has cemented his position as the presumptive president who will steer the course of the country’s defense and… Read More