Context Dispatch
Trump to declare national emergency at southern border
In his second inaugural address as the 47th president, Donald Trump announced a sweeping series of executive orders aimed at overhauling U.S. immigration and...
Japan, U.S., Philippines strengthen ties in key virtual summit
On 13 January 2025, Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, U.S. President Joe Biden, and Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. held a 25-minute video conference, marking a significant step in trilateral cooperation.
Public satisfaction with Marcos Jr. and Duterte declines amid economic and transparency concerns
In the December 2024 Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey, public satisfaction with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte showed a notable shift, reflecting growing concerns over the economy and governance transparency. The survey, conducted from 12 to 18 December, found that Marcos’ satisfaction rating dropped 13 percentage points to +19, while Duterte’s rating fell by 6 points to +21.
Experts urge stronger cooperation amid growing Chinese aggression in West Philippine Sea
As tensions rise in the West Philippine Sea, experts are calling for greater cooperation among like-minded nations to counter China's increasingly aggressive actions in the region. This plea was made during a forum on Japan and the Philippines' strategic cooperation held on Friday by the Stratbase Institute, in partnership with the Embassy of Japan in the Philippines.
PBBM urges support for Philippines’ UN Security Council seat
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. sought international support for the country’s bid to get a seat at the United Nations Security Council. Marcos urged diplomats...
