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Fri, 20 Jun 2025

Regionalism, Redistribution and Resilience: 30 Years of Decentralization in the Philippines

This year, 2025, marks the 33rd year since the Philippine Local Government Code of 1991 was implemented.  This landmark law gave local governments increased revenue-raising

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Thu, 19 Jun 2025

ANU Philippines Institute Film Screening: Maria

Amid shrinking civic and democratic space, and a culture of impunity, three women named Maria are on a journey to see truth and fight for justice.
Fri, 30 May 2025

For the sake of forests and gods: Governing life and livelihood in the Philippine uplands

Across the Philippine highlands, upland peoples are caught in political struggles over lands, livelihoods, and beliefs.  But unlike ‘conventional’ conflicts, the biopo
Tue, 27 May 2025

The May 2025 Philippine midterms: Electoral dynamics amidst intense Marcos-Duterte clan rivalry

A panel of experts will explore how the Marcos-Duterte rivalry shaped the 2025 midterm elections, from shifting political alliances and electoral oversight to the role of social media and disinform
Thu, 15 May 2025

Rules-based order? Southeast Asia in the age of the deal 

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Auditorium, Australian Centre on China in the World, Building 188, Fellows Lane, ANU
Fri, 2 May 2025

Book Launch: 'Reinventing Marcos: From Dictator to Hero' by Keith Dalton

Social media disinformation has turned former Philippine President Ferdinand E. Marcos into a man he never was. 
Wed, 2 Apr 2025

Untangling the History of the Sabah Dispute between the Philippines and Malaysia: Exploring narratives, contexts, and implications

The Sabah dispute between the Philippines and Malaysia originated from historical claims by the Philippines over territory that was previously a British crown colony and then became par
Fri, 28 Mar 2025

Shifting power: Tackling inequities in health, wellbeing, and beyond

This seminar aims to deepen our understanding of the intersection between social structures and healthcare access while advocating for transformative approaches that empower marginalized communitie
Mon, 24 Mar 2025

The Duterte Arrest: Political, Legal and Regional Implications

The arrest of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte sent shockwaves around the world as the first Asian head of state to be arrested by the International Crimina