The conviction of Ms. Ressa, a critic of President Rodrigo Duterte and his violent drug war, is the latest blow to press freedoms in the country.
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Trump, On George Floyd Protests, Tests a Role He’s Long Admired: A Strongman
The president’s unapologetic calls for force, and his efforts to bring the military into his political line, follow a strongman’s playbook. It’s a risky move for him, and for democracy.
Philippine Dissenters May Face Terrorist Designation
President Rodrigo Duterte is expected to sign legislation defining terrorism so broadly that critics of the government could easily be detained without charge.
Philippines Backs Off Threat to Terminate Military Pact With U.S.
In February President Rodrigo Duterte had angrily sought to end the Visiting Forces Agreement, seen as a buffer against Chinese power. Analysts saw the reversal as a sign of new wariness toward China.
Duterte’s Shutdown of ABS-CBN Network Leaves Void in Coronavirus Crisis
Critics of the Philippine president say the move was yet more evidence of an increasingly domineering government using a crisis like the pandemic to crack down on dissent.
Typhoon Vongfong Makes Landfall in the Philippines
The powerful storm is on a path toward hitting Luzon, the country’s largest and most populous island, on Saturday.
ABS-CBN, a Leading Broadcaster in the Philippines and Target of Duterte’s Ire, Signs Off
ABS-CBN has closely documented President Rodrigo Duterte’s brutal war on drugs that has left thousands of people dead. Such coverage has made it a target of the administration.
In a Manila Slum, Coronavirus Lockdown Hits Hard
Life was already a struggle in the crowded shanties of San Roque. Then came the coronavirus.
Autocrats’ Quandary: You Can’t Arrest a Virus
The world’s strongmen are reverting to their standard playbook to project an aura of control. It’s a risky strategy for a chaotic crisis.
How Far Should Police Go in Enforcing Coronavirus Lockdowns?
Around the world, police forces are testing how far to go in punishing ordinary behavior. But how should policing work when it’s not clear what is banned?