Philippine fishers’ group: Tens of thousands of small fisherfolk affected by southwest monsoon
The monsoon, locally known as “Habagat,” has been forcing thousands of fisherfolk across the country to halt fishing activities due to rough seas.
West Philippine Sea biodiversity takes centrestage in new online resource
“Researchers keep returning to Pag-asa (which means ‘hope’ in Filipino) whenever opportunities arise, inspired by life’s resilience on this remarkable island and its…
[ANN EXCLUSIVE] Cannes comes calling: A young Filipino editor’s journey from science lab to silver screen
The road to the prestigious festival is no stroll in the park for Manila-born Rafael Luis "Rafa" Fernando; it has been one of detours and reroutes, with quite a few unexpected…
[ANN EXCLUSIVE] Life on the DMZ edge: Hope springs eternal in Paju borderland
While reminders of the Korean War dot the Paju landscape, what truly stands out is the resilience and optimism of the people who call this borderland home.
[ANN EXCLUSIVE] Earth Day Mixer in Manila explores how storytelling powers sustainability
The event was attended by various organisations in the climate and environment sector, such as Masungi Georeserve, Waves for Water, Gain First Youth Advocates for Climate Action…
[ANN Exclusive] Of bytes and bridges: AI in the newsroom takes centre stage at WJC 2026
The most pressing concern is no longer whether artificial intelligence (AI) belongs in journalism, but how to ensure the limitless bytes of AI output do not drown out the human…
[ANN Exclusive] From the king’s road to the royal kitchens: South Korea’s soft power on a plate
To experience such a historic setting and truly understand how food and power can intertwine, one need not travel through time.
Filipino heritage advocate charged with libel for citing book’s errors
John Sherwin Felix has the support of many civic and rights groups who back his statements on and corrections to the government-agency-funded book. However, the case has also…
This group of volunteer-professionals helps solarise Philippines’ Mindanao one solar panel at a time
Mindanao Goes Solar spearheads awareness and experiential campaigns in the major Philippine island group with the lowest electrification rate.
Myanmar earthquake one month on: A humanitarian catastrophe and what it means for the region
This Asia News Network special report examines why the earthquake led to so much devastation, the current situation in quake-hit areas, and why earthquake preparedness is crucial.