President Duterte’s announcement, which was delayed for more than two hours, was not at all reassuring to the capital’s residents, as the president focused too much on how to restrict movements of people, like suspending work in the executive department, classes in schools at all levels, and domestic travel by land, sea and air. By Manny Mogato
Trump aides had said he skipped the Asean Summit this year because he was tied up with the campaign in some important vote-rich states. It will no longer be a surprise if Trump will have no more time for Asean leaders who do not matter in US politics. By Manny Mogato
In the face of sharpening rivalries between the United States and China, how long can Asean stand its ground and hold on its “neutral” position and pretend to be still sitting on the driver’s seat? By Manny Mogato
Rather than behave like a pariah state, the Philippines must take responsibility and act as an honorable member of the community of nations, writes our editor-at-large, Manuel Mogato
The resolution of the UN Human Rights Council appears ineffective because it can only demand accountability but cannot impose sanctions, unlike those issued by the powerful UN Security Council. By Manny Mogato
