The number of COVID-19 cases continue to increase exponentially in the Philippines, giving the government a problem on the reopening of schools and universities.
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New Zealand: Muller and Kaye’s ascension has opened a can of worms in the National Party
When the National Party caucus moved to replace Simon Bridges as their leader with Todd Muller, their intent was to turn their fortunes around
New Zealand: The Duality of the National Party
After a dismal polling result, many are predicting the impending demise of Simon Bridges’ reign as leader of the National Party. Last Tuesday’s Newshub-Reid
Philippines: the poor are being left out by the Duterte government’s COVID-19 response
Placing entire communities under lockdown have been the go-to response for many countries to the COVID-19 pandemic. This measure is effective in curtailing the
New Zealand: Will the COVID-19 pandemic usher in a new era of economic nationalism?
With New Zealand moving to alert level 3, Parliament resumed in limited numbers on the 28th of April. As is customary, the leaders of
New Zealand: Has Simon Bridges’ time come?
After a litany of disastrous PR stunts, many believe Simon Bridges’ time as leader of the National Party has come to an end. Recently,
New Zealand: Are we ready to leave the alert level 4 lockdown?
In late March, New Zealand was placed under lockdown to stymie the spread of COVID-19. Under alert level 4, only “essential” businesses could remain
Philippines: Overcrowded jails are COVID-19 disasters waiting to happen
The Philippines has claimed the unflattering distinction of having the highest number of COVID-19 cases in the entire South-East Asian region. At the time
New Zealand: What was the Ministry of Works and should we bring it back?
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, an economic slowdown has become inevitable. This will be the case not just for New Zealand but the entire
Philippines: Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, the Duterte government is cracking down on dissent
As the Philippines struggles to control their rapidly-increasing COVID-19 cases, the Duterte administration is taking advantage of a distracted nation by trampling on their