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· Politics and Policy

ANALYSIS: Making Sense of the May 13 Senate Shootout

The May 13 Senate shootout highlighted escalating tensions over the ICC warrant against Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa, exposing security risks tied to his possible arrest while stopping short of triggering broader political instability or institutional breakdown in the Philippines.

Navigating Risks of Election-Related Violence in the 2025 Philippine Midterm Polls

Election-related violence is expected to increase in rural areas during the upcoming elections, primarily targeting candidates and journalists. However, these incidents will remain highly targeted and pose minimal safety and security risks to private business operations.