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Ateneo PAIR screens 'Hello, Love, Goodbye' to bring home an OFW
Proceeds from the November 7 screening will go to Ateneo Project for Asian and International Relations' initiative to fund an overseas Filipino worker's trip home for the Christmas season. The screening is open to the public.
Duterte receives honorary degree in foreign diplomacy from Russian university
(UPDATED) President Rodrigo Duterte gets his first honorary degree from the Moscow State Institute of International Relations University, Russia's premier school for international relations which is run by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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[OPINION] Will soft power save the rules-based order?
Soft power seeks the long-term view – the weaving of a powerful narrative that avoids the use of force and coercion but instead utilizes inducement
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Duterte to receive honorary degree from Russian institute
A month after declining an honorary doctorate degree from the University of the Philippines UP Duterte is expected to accept one from Russia s elite school for diplomats
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Despite Duterte foreign policy, Filipinos still trust U.S. the most – poll
The results of a Social Weather Stations survey also shows China and Russia – President Rodrigo Duterte s favored allies – earning the trust of more Filipinos
HRW on war on drugs: PH needs 'international intervention'
Describing the Philippine situation as a human rights calamity Human Rights Watch Deputy Director Phelim Kine says the Philippines needs an urgent international intervention to address human rights violations
Filipinos trust U.S., distrust China and Russia – survey
This comes as President Rodrigo Duterte forges an independent foreign policy that junks subservience to the US and seeks non traditional partners
FAST FACTS: PH-Cambodia relations through the years
President Duterte will be the 5th Philippine president to visit Cambodia
EU lagging on climate targets – study
The EU as a bloc has pledged to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 40 by 2030 compared with 1990 levels
Rappler Talk: US Ambassador Goldberg on PH pivot to China
As he approaches the end of his term Ambassador Goldberg weighs in on Manila s pivot to China
Ramos: PH 'losing badly' in Duterte's first 100 days
Former president Fidel V Ramos says President Rodrigo Duterte became stuck in unending controversies about extrajudicial killings of drug suspects and in his ability at using cuss words and insults
The contest for international support on the South China Sea disputes
What the apparent diplomatic contest between the Philippines and China as they vie for international support to their respective positions reveal
Erdogan says offended by Obama's press freedom rebuke
He did not talk to me about this kind of thing In our previous telephone conversations we talked about other more useful things than press freedom says Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan
Hollande starts India visit, says jet deal will 'take time'
The invitation for Hollande to be chief guest at India s Republic Day military parade on Tuesday raises expectations that the multi billion dollar agreement for the Rafale jets will finally be nailed down
Hong Kong 'Umbrella' leaders seek closer ties with Taiwan
Whether it is the issue of Taiwan s sovereignty or the future of Hong Kong we both face the China factor says Joshua Wong the teenage face of the Umbrella Movement
Turkey calls for dialogue with Russia to narrow differences
A Turkey government official calls for dialogue with Russia to narrow differences
Detained Taiwanese activists slam Singapore clampdown
Their comments came as protests broke out again overnight in Taipei over the summit the first time leaders from both sides of the strait have met since their split in 1949
S. Korea, China, Japan put hostility aside at rare summit
South Korean President Park Geun Hye and Chinese and Japanese premiers Li Keqiang and Shinzo Abe discuss a wide range of topics from free trade to the threat of North Korea s nuclear weapons program
The wRap Indonesia: Indonesian experts in Saudi, new mammal discovered
Other stories include the importance of Indonesia for the Trans Pacific Partnership Indonesia s defense of its haze fighting efforts and Malaysia s sanctions from FIFA
TPP must draw in Indonesia to be even more successful
To really prove its muscle the Trans Pacific Partnership will have to draw in other major countries both economic powers such as South Korea and large emerging markets like India and Indonesia
12 Pacific countries seal huge free trade deal
UPDATED The deal on the Trans Pacific Partnership aims to set the rules for 21st century trade and investment and press China not one of the 12 to shape its behavior in commerce to the TPP standards
Obama, Xi make climate vow but clash on rights, islands
UPDATED The world s top two economic powers are also its biggest polluters and campaigners hail their commitment to reduce emissions as a key step toward a global climate pact before the end of the year
Poll: Americans troubled by China ties, economy
Half or more of the people questioned for the Pew Research Center survey rated these areas as serious problems
Back in MNL: Harvard's largest student conference in Asia-Pacific
After a 21 year absence the Harvard – Asia conference goes back to Manila with the theme Confronting Asia s Development Challenges through innovation
UNCLOS Part XII and protecting South China Sea's marine environment
[CIRSS Commentaries] Reclamation activities undertaken at the expense of the marine environment represents an abuse of rights and a failure to fulfill obligation under international law
MH17 families sue Ukraine rebel for $900 million
Relatives of 17 victims are being represented by a US based firm specialising in aviation litigation which is claiming at least 50 million for each of the plaintiffs loved ones
Protecting the stateless: Proposing an ASEAN response to the Rohingya
[CIRSS Commentaries] Can ASEAN protect the rights of the Rohingyas considered as stateless by some through a regional initiative?
Queen's Europe speech raises eyebrows in Britain
The reported comment was widely interpreted as support for the campaign for Scotland to remain a part of the United Kingdom
Mi figue, mi raisin: Filipinos' culture of migration in the age of globalization
[CIRSS Commentaries] Present day migration and issues that surround it may only be understood and addressed more clearly by similarly understanding how the wheels of globalization have fueled migration particularly labor migration
A Philippine soldier's first Father's Day celebration
One man s struggle between the call of duty and love for his family
Integrating a gender perspective in UN peace support operations
[CIRSS Commentaries] Integrating women in peace operations is not only to mainstream gender equality in operations but has a greater meaning in terms of safeguarding international peace and stability
South Korean aid to PH: Realities and possibilities
[CIRSS Commentaries] To make an impact in the Philippines South Korea’s ODA must continuously complement the development needs of the country
Saudi lashing sentence for blogger 'medieval' – Swedish FM
The minister reiterates comments that led to a diplomatic row between Stockholm and Riyadh in March
Heavy police presence for G7 as protesters stage colorful demos
The main street in Garmisch Partenkirchen around 15 kilometers from the Elmau Castle where world leaders will gather from Sunday is lined with riot police keeping a watchful eye on demonstrators
Japan's Abe visits Ukraine ahead of tough G7 summit
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe tells Ukranian President Petro Poroshenko that he resolutely opposes a military solution to the conflict roiling the troubled country s separatist east
Greek PM between rock and hard place as clock ticks on deal
Greece and its international creditors wrangle for weeks as they try to hammer out a reform plan that will unlock the final 7 2 billion euros in bailout funds for Athens
Don't be afraid of Russia, Putin tells West
Only a sick person — and even then only in his sleep — can imagine that Russia would suddenly attack NATO says Russian President Vladimir Putin
India, Bangladesh to seal border pact as Modi visits
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to sign a raft of trade and transport deals and meet Bangladesh s embattled opposition leader Khaleda Zia
Top China, Taiwan officials meet amid protests
China s rejection of Taiwan as a founding member of the Beijing led Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank is expected to be raised at the officials meeting
An environmental turn in the South China Sea disputes
[CIRSS Commentaries] Framing the South China Sea disputes as an environmental concern and not just a sovereignty and jurisdiction issue broadens the number of stakeholders involved
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank: Considerations for the Philippines
[CIRSS Commentaries] Developing member countries of the AIIB such as the Philippines will have to adhere and implement transparency efficiency and accountability in the utilization of loans and investments it receives
The Philippines in ASEAN-South Korea relations
[CIRSS Commentaries] How can the Philippines take advantage and maximize its participation in ASEAN South Korea relations?
Is ASEAN meeting targets in services trade liberalization?
[CIRSS Commentaries] Given the robust performance of the services sector and its importance to global and regional economies ASEAN needs to continue to facilitate its services trade
Vatican to recognize Palestinian state
The agreement may be signed this weekend by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to the Vatican for the canonization of two new Palestinian saints
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China leads alternative int'l poli-econ: An avenue PH must explore
China is part of a global movement that ushers in a new international political economy What s in it for the Philippines?
