Edcel John Ibarra

Is There Judicial Independence in Duterte’s Philippines?

A review of salient cases that have been considered by the Supreme Court suggests a judiciary largely unwilling to rule against the president. Three years in his term, President Rodrigo Duterte has...

China Hates “Sharp Power,” but the Feeling Is Unfounded

University of the Philippines, Diliman

China is unhappy with the growing use of the term “sharp power” to describe its overseas influence activities. Unfortunately, its criticism is unfounded. China is unhappy with the growing use of the...