For the Philippines to achieve inclusive growth, it must build on the foundations of “people power” through government reforms, civil society partic
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Read MoreThis is a re-posted opinion piece. Carjacking and killings have become an almost daily occurrence in Metro Manila, and yet the Philippine National Po
Read MorePeace talks over conflict in the southern Philippines have foundered apparently over a government proposal that gives greater autonomy to Islamic re
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