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The Philippines Has One of the Most Repressed Civic Spaces in Asia-Pacific, According to Report

"The authorities also harassed activists and protesters," the 2022 CIVICUS monitor report noted.

President Bongbong Marcos, Ricky Razon, and Toni Gonzaga Attended the Sting Concert

Who else was there?

Why Did Australia Notify the Philippines of Its Nuclear Submarine Purchase?

The Philippines did something that really pleased Canberra.

The U.S. and the Philippines Will Sink a Vessel in the West Philippine Sea

More than a military demonstration, it is a statement.

The Silicon Valley Bank Debacle Was Built on a Hubris We Have Seen Before

Are these bros really masters of the universe, or can they barely even master bits? (Of the universe.)

Press Freedom Champion and Renowned Journalist Luis V. Teodoro Passes Away at 81

One of the most important freedom fighters of his generation.

Japan Sends a Shipload of Supplies to Help With the Philippine Oil Spill

Oil spill specialists from Japan are helping contain the slick.

'Modernization, Not Phaseout': A Jeepney Driver's Daughter Takes Us Into the Transport Strike

She lists point by point why we need a "just transition."

The Bureau of Corrections Has Postponed Plans to Construct Buildings in Masungi

The BuCor wants to build its headquarters at the heart of the protected reserve.

The Manila-Based Regional Director of WHO Has Been Fired for Abusive Conduct

The termination follows a thorough investigation.