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How civil society in the Philippines helped pass the ‘Sin Tax’ law and the lessons learned
Civil society organisations built strong networks of trust with legislators against the interests of commercial lobbyists.
The power of mimicry: How human rights are covertly undermined in the Philippines
Respect for human rights in the Philippines has been significantly undermined by presidents in recent years by overt and covert tactics.
WEBINAR: Making Southeast Asia’s education systems work
Indonesia, Philippines and Myanmar have widened access to education in recent decades, but there has been little improvement in learning outcomes. Why this is the case?
How the Philippines achieved universal kindergarten and what it means for welfare expansion
Almost every child in the Philippines attends kindergarten. How has this been achieved?
The Straits of Malacca and Singapore
Malaysia and Singapore have established a cooperative mechanism that enables co-operation on navigational safety and environmental protection.