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Sam Beltran
SCMP Contributor
Sam Beltran is a journalist based in Manila who has written for publications in the Philippines and around Asia. Her stories explore food, lifestyle scenes, popular trends, and sub-cultures as windows into society and the human condition.
During their talks in Manila, Philippine and Indian officials commit to a rules-based international order and discuss maritime cooperation.
Veloso, who was sentenced to death in Indonesia in 2010, is set to fly to Manila on Wednesday as her supporters fight to see her freed.
Instead of filing a new arbitration case against China, analysts suggest the Philippines use alternative strategies, including a judicial review of the 2016 ruling.
Deepfakes and disinformation aside, artificial intelligence also holds the potential to strengthen electoral integrity, a new report says.
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The case of former mayor Alice Guo has exposed weaknesses of local agencies in dealing with security gaps linked to Chinese crime syndicates.
The Iglesia ni Cristo, known for its disciplined bloc voting, plans to protest against moves to impeach Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio.
Manila’s Navy chief suggested adopting “grey zone” tactics – coercive actions below armed conflict – which analysts say will differ from Beijing’s.
An analyst suggests Beijing may be ‘adding fuel’ to domestic political tensions amid the ongoing Marcos-Duterte fallout.
This deployment, alongside advanced F-35C fighters, aims to counter China’s growing military influence and bolster defence ties with Tokyo.
This move comes after a surge in pro-Beijing propaganda and fake news targeting the armed forces and their stance on the South China Sea dispute.
The crackdown on scams and human trafficking may push the industry underground, fostering more sophisticated crimes like espionage and disinformation.
The vice-president’s backtracking of her comment about hiring an assassin to kill Marcos Jnr is linked to midterm elections, analysts say.
Latest comments also spark espionage fears as lawmaker claims Chinese intelligence officers may be working in to-be-banned offshore gaming hubs.
Southeast Asian elites prefer an Asean-led regional order, despite acknowledging China’s growing influence, but the bloc faces its own challenges.
Mary Jane Veloso was convicted of drug trafficking and has been on death row in Indonesia for 14 years.
While his anti-narcotics campaign once had widespread support, a survey indicates 59 per cent now approve of the investigation into it.
China declared its maritime baselines around Scarborough Shoal after the Philippines passed laws defining its maritime zones and sea lanes last week.
The Philippines aims to enhance its defence capabilities by buying its own mid-range missiles, but questions about feasibility loom large.
Immigration was a key issue for many US voters, including Filipino-Americans, reflecting a growing conservatism among the community.
China has been ‘dragging its feet’ to hold talks over the issue, such as establishing a binding code of conduct, an analyst says.
Realities of a ‘new frontier’ of conflict and changing battlefields have forced the Philippines to retool its defence strategies, officials say.
Whether Donald Trump or Kamala Harris wins the US election, Washington-Manila security ties will remain sturdy, analysts say.
Filipino-Americans, meanwhile, are among the biggest supporters of the current US vice-president, according to pollsters.
Roque’s alleged links to Pogos and growing legal troubles could affect the Dutertes given his close association with them, analysts say.
These Chinese nationals reportedly own huge plots of land in Luzon after acquiring fake Philippine citizenship, local reports say.
Facing allegations of corruption and betrayal of public trust, the Philippine vice-president is striking back at her accusers.
Analysts at a forum urged Manila to strengthen ties with Jakarta to leverage Indonesia’s regional leadership and economic power against China’s claims.
The contrasting visions of Harris and Trump could either fortify the US-Philippine alliance or leave Manila vulnerable to regional pressures.
China’s new radar system on Triton Island could enable it to survey an area from Hainan to the Subi Reef, a Chatham House report says.
Manila delegate says the discussions were candid but challenging, and notes there is hope for further economic engagement to ease tensions.
