Duterte ally Apollo Quiboloy indicted for sex trafficking in US
U.S. prosecutors announced sex–trafficking charges alleging that girls and young women were coerced to have sex with the founder of a Philippines-based church who is President…
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Legislators nix ‘consent’ from sexual violence bill
An earlier version of the regulation cites a lack of consent from victims as a critical factor that defines sexual assault, but this triggered protests from certain Islamic groups
Central Java Governor Ganjar’s popularity poses dilemma for PDI-P
Observers are wondering if he would toe the party line or jump ship to join another party to realise his political ambition
Marcos family elated over Marcos-Sara Duterte alliance in 2022 polls
Marcos Jr. and Duterte are seeking the top two highest elective posts in the country as president and vice president
Myanmar’s Suu Kyi to face new charges of electoral fraud
So far she is facing 11 criminal cases, including two of corruption and one of violating the Official Secrets Act
Anti-stalking law needed urgently
Stalking has led to many deaths and assaults, say social activists
Delhi Chief Minister calls an emergency meeting to tackle air pollution after Supreme Court’s directive
The court also asked the Delhi government about its plan for installing smog towers and other emission control projects
Jokowi eyes global role after diplomatic wins
In December, Indonesia will begin its year-long presidency of the Group of 20 and serve as chair of ASEAN in 2023
Could Korea get teenage lawmakers?
Parties discuss lowering age requirement for electoral posts ahead of elections
Delhi rejects Chinese claims over Indian territory
Officials were reacting to a US Defence dept report that refers to construction activities by China in the Arunachal Pradesh sector