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The Philippines

March 22, 2017

No More Mr. Tough Guy?

President Rodrigo Duterte is known worldwide for his no-holds barred, tough-talking persona. He ordered his police force to show no mercy to drug dealers, he tells his military to be… Continue reading "No More Mr. Tough Guy?"
The Philippines

March 19, 2017

Returning the "Force" in Air Force

There used to be a running joke that the Philippine Air Force (PAF) was “all air” and “no force” – a jibe at the fact that the country’s air defense arsenal… Continue reading "Returning the "Force" in Air Force"