How a ‘light-touch’ review backs industry interests while exposing claimants to risk

Malaysia and the Philippines lead the bloc through economic pushback, maritime urgency, and a multipolar future.

From assassination threats to misuse of public funds, the Vice President’s trial could redefine executive accountability in the Philippines.

In 2025, the southern Philippines and Sabah region remain one of Southeast Asia’s great paradoxes. From the turquoise waters of Tawi-Tawi to the biodiversity of Basilan and the cultural richness of Sulu, this region should be a natural magnet for sustainable tourism. 

With Marcos and Duterte blocs nearly neck-and-neck, the 2025 midterms reveal a fragmented political landscape, contested regional loyalties, and rising foreign influence.

The Vatican’s quiet rejection of the Sultanate’s claims offers little hope for revival under future Church leadership.

The façade of stability at litigation funder Therium Capital Management is beginning to crack.