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The Philippine Human Rights Landscape: Challenges and Prospects Post-Duterte
This policy brief explores the challenge to human rights under the Duterte administration, with a focus on engagement with international institutions, specifically the UNHRC and the ICC.
  • Philippines
Open Pit Mine in Central Cebu
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Mining and mandatory community development programs in the Philippines: A legal interrogation
The policy brief addresses the role of civil society organisations in regulating mandatory community development programs in the Philippine mining sector.
  • Philippines
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Sue Thompson
Wed, 2 Apr 2025

Untangling the History of the Sabah Dispute between the Philippines and Malaysia: Exploring narratives, contexts, and implications

The Sabah dispute between the Philippines and Malaysia originated from historical claims by the Philippines over territory that was previously a British crown colony and then became par
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Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte arrives at Southorn Stadium during a thanksgiving gathering organised by Filipino workers in Hong Kong
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Mon, 24 Mar 2025

The Duterte Arrest: Political, Legal and Regional Implications

The arrest of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte sent shockwaves around the world as the first Asian head of state to be arrested by the International Crimina
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BBM and Sara Durterte
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Tue, 27 May 2025

The May 2025 Philippine midterms: Electoral dynamics amidst intense Marcos-Duterte clan rivalry

A panel of experts will explore how the Marcos-Duterte rivalry shaped the 2025 midterm elections, from shifting political alliances and electoral oversight to the role of social media and disinform
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Fri, 20 Jun 2025

Regionalism, Redistribution and Resilience: 30 Years of Decentralization in the Philippines

This year, 2025, marks the 33rd year since the Philippine Local Government Code of 1991 was implemented.  This landmark law gave local governments increased revenue-raising

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Thu, 19 Jun 2025

ANU Philippines Institute Film Screening: Maria

Amid shrinking civic and democratic space, and a culture of impunity, three women named Maria are on a journey to see truth and fight for justice.
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Judge Pangalangan
Wed, 10 Jun 2026

The Philippine drug war killings before the ICC: Lessons on complementarity and treaty withdrawal

This lecture aims to explore the implications of the Duterte drug war for international criminal law, democratic accountability, and the rule of law in the Philippines
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Rice for sale at the asian market. Various bags of rice in a local outdoor market with price. Philippines.
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Wed, 20 May 2026

Segmented markets, chokepoints, and the limits of liberalisation: Rethinking the Philippine rice economy

This seminar explores why the Philippines remains vulnerable to rice crises, arguing that import dependence and unequal market power weaken smallholder farmers and rural livelihoods.
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Mon, 20 Jul 2026

Getting their act together: Enacting a national maritime policy in the Philippines

This lecture examines the contemporary significance and key issues relating to the development of a national maritime policy in the Philippines.
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The fizzling of “Ceboom”: How jurisdictional battles and warring factions undermined Cebu’s development coalition
This article focuses on the development coalition in the heyday of Ceboom (1988–98) & proceeds through 2 periods in which the coalition declined (1998–2016) & then effectively collapsed (2016-present)
  • Philippines
  • Urbanisation
  • Development
Traditional Weaving around Baguio
A.G. Broomhall
Wed, 22 Jul 2026

Conducting online research with a Filipino sample: From research question development and ethics approval to statistical analysis

This seminar provides practical guidance for Filipino academics on designing, conducting, analysing, and publishing online research, from ethics approval through to manuscript submission.
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Skyline in Santa Clara, Manila
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Mon, 15 Jun 2026

Beyond the horizon of devolution: Navigating the 'next mile' of Philippine decentralisation

This seminar examines how recent fiscal and governance reforms are reshaping decentralization in the Philippines, with a focus on local fiscal autonomy and regional inequality.
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Dekalogo Poster
Development Academy of the Philippines
Thu, 24 Jul 2025

Philippine and Australian Perspectives on Collaborative Governance

Dekalogo Governance Lecture Series
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The Politics of Government–Business Relations in Urban Southeast Asia: Introduction and Overview

The politics of government–business relations in urban Southeast Asia: Introduction and overview
Recognising the increasingly urban character of Southeast Asian politics, our introduction to this special issue explores the varied patterns of government–business relations found across the region.
  • Philippines
The Supreme Court of the Philippines building in Manila, Philippines.
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Thu, 27 Aug 2026

Domestic courts, private parties, and the enforcement of international law: The Philippine context

The seminar will examine how Philippine courts can apply international law in domestic cases, and whether international law can prevail over conflicting Philippine legislation.
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Philippine Navy Officers
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Tue, 1 Sep 2026

The South China Sea arbitral award: Evolving post-arbitration strategies, implications and challenges

This lecture examines the continuing significance of the 2016 South China Sea Arbitration and its impact on maritime governance and Indo-Pacific security.
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