Backed by two decades of growth, the Philippines stands as one of Southeast Asia's most resilient economies. A large workforce, expanding middle class, and sectoral reforms are driving foreign investment opportunities.

Doing Business Guide: The Philippines

The ASEAN–Australia Centre and Asialink Education are delighted to announce the selection of 18 new schools for the second cohort of the ASEAN–Australia BRIDGE School Partnerships Program.

ASEAN–Australia BRIDGE School Partnerships Program: Second Cohort Announced

Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., the incumbent Philippine President, is losing a ‘game of thrones’ struggle for power, despite the enormous patronage powers of office, against the Duterte clan with their resilient illiberal populism writes Mark R. Thompson.

A bruised presidency in the Philippines

Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte might be facing an international court charged with crimes against humanity, but the central place of powerful clans in Philippines politics is likely to endure, writes Cleo Anne A. Calimbahin.

Duterte in The Hague: Rivalries and Realignments in the May Elections

While the arrest of a former president of the Philippines on international criminal charges might be a weak restraint on the conduct of incumbents, Sol Iglesias argues that at least it demonstrates the limits of impunity.

Rodrigo Duterte’s reckoning

This 60-minute online course provides an opportunity for participants to acquire knowledge of how to do business and maximise business outcomes with stakeholders in the Philippines.

Doing Business in The Philippines

The ASEAN-Australia Centre and Asialink Education are proud to announce the selection of 38 exceptional primary and secondary schools from across Australia and Southeast Asia to participate in the 2025-26 ASEAN-Australia BRIDGE School Partnerships Program.

Press Release: ASEAN-Australia BRIDGE School Partnerships Program

This 2-hour training course covers the fundamentals of doing business in the Philippines. Led by a facilitator, it focusses on local business culture and practices. For more information or to enquire about tailored programs for your organisation including in-person delivery, see course description.

Introduction to Doing Business in The Philippines

Regional // Regional (R // R) is a historic opportunity for international and domestic collegiality across all festival fronts and more; at its heart (and the hearts of cohort members) is ‘relationships.'

Regional // Regional Gimuy (Cairns) Gathering

As Ferdinand Marcos Jr. enters his second year in office, the Philippines President must back up his promises to improve human rights with action, including accountability for past crimes, writes Carlos Conde.

Manila human rights

After a landslide election win, Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has struggled to live up to the hype in his first year in power, write Cleve V. Arguelles and Jose Miguelito Enriquez.

Marcos Jr. struggles to govern

An Australian Prime Minister’s visit to the Philippines – after a gap of 20 years – could point the way a future relationship built on economics rather than just defence and security, writes Justin Baquisal.

Philippines-Australia relations in 2023

Building rewarding partnerships with schools in Australia and Southeast Asia through the ASEAN-Australia BRIDGE School Partnerships Program. Enhancing schools' intercultural engagement with the region.

ASEAN-Australia BRIDGE School Partnerships Program

The recent visit of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to Australia demonstrates the resolve of the Philippines to solidify its strategic partnerships with like-minded states in the Indo-Pacific region, writes Lowell Bautista. 

Philippines-Australia strategic partnership

At stake in the Philippines elections next week is more than national leadership. Voters are passing judgment on competing narratives over the country’s political history, writes Reynaldo Ileto. 

Philippines presidential elections legacies

Most Philippines presidents have embraced the language of human rights. But, as Syme de Leon writes, respect for human rights has been significantly undermined in recent years by a combination of overt and covert tactics. 

Human rights undermined philippines

The Philippines has emerged as one of Southeast Asia’s most resilient economies, presenting a promising market for Australian investors and businesses.