Our country lies at center of rivalry that threatens to spin out of control

We Filipinos take few things seriously, but tomorrow’s polls will be decisive for the national future. We shall be electing an administration that must chart our country’s way in an increasingly dangerous region.

The Philippines lies at the center of great-power rivalry that is threatening to spin out of control. Despite protracted negotiations at presidential level, China and the United States are failing to settle their standoff on the South China Sea.