Factors shaping Philippines-North Korea relations

For more about the East-West Center, see http://www.eastwestcenter.org/Aaron Rabena, Associate Fellow at the Philippine Council for Foreign Relations, explains that "because of North Korea's links with the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) and its armed faction, the New People's Army (NPA), it was not until the post-Cold War period, specifically July 12, 2000, that official ties were established.

Philippines-US Alliance Under Duterte : Unravelling?

Since the election of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, various uncertainties have confronted Philippines-US relations. These are mainly due to human rights issues and the challenge posed by China in the South China Sea.Published versio