Pulse Asia: Sara Duterte top pick for president
Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio remained the top pick for President, although her popularity has declined in recent days.
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World Bank says Delta variant slowing economic growth in East Asia & Pacific
Growth forecasts have been downgraded for most countries, says the Bank.
Majority of Filipinos say Duterte VP bid violates Constitution
Less than 40 per cent of those polled want him to run in the next elections.
Long-term plans needed to protect Metro Manila’s most vulnerable from rising sea
Studies show that the rising sea level of Manila Bay could inundate coastal communities and force them to retreat elsewhere.
Philippine in fourth, ‘most severe’ COVID-19 wave
Delta variant pushes rate of infected to 30 per cent of individuals and the peak has yet to be reached, says official.
Jollibee Chickenjoy is still the Philippines’ joy and pride
Filipinos have long conquered the global scene. But when one thinks about food, there is one Filipino staple that has taken the world by storm: Jollibee Chickenjoy!
Jollibee Chickenjoy is still the Philippines’ joy and pride
Filipinos have long conquered the global scene. But when one thinks about food, there is one Filipino staple that has taken the world by storm: Jollibee Chickenjoy!
Editorial round-up from around the region
A round-up of the most important and relevant editorials from ANN partners. It has been an interesting two weeks in Asia, one that might shape the future of the continent for the…
Profile: Leila de Lima
Leila de Lima, Philippines senator heralded by international observers and prosecuted by her own government for drug charges. In the eyes of many members of the international…