Nameless legacies and prayerful art
Why do we work so hard to leave behind permanent things in an impermanent world?
Philippines
Armed Forces of the Philippines claims 207 Chinese ships swarm West Philippine Sea; highest so far this year
In Escoda (Sabina) Shoal alone, the new flashpoint in the simmering maritime dispute between Manila and Beijing in the South China Sea, there were at least 68 Chinese ships from…
Defence department opposes motion for military custody of Philippine preacher accused of sex trafficking
“The allegations against the accused are heinous crimes that are within our civilian courts. The custody of the accused should remain with law enforcement agencies and not the…
Let Quiboloy face Philippine cases first, says President Marcos
But Mr Marcos pointed out that the US had yet to file an extradition request, even if the preacher was already wanted there by the FBI for various sex trafficking charges,…
True reckoning for Duterte drug war: Philippine Daily Inquirer
Barely a month old, the House of Representatives quad committee has hit the ground running, assembling witnesses and gathering testimonies that cast new light into the brutal drug…
Alice Guo admits reluctance to leave Philippines; foreign national aided escape
Ms Guo said she did not spend any money on transportation or bribe local officials in her escape from the country to Malaysia.
Mpox cases in Philippines rise to 14, but it doesn’t mean infection spreading, says Health department
Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa said in a press conference on Monday that all 14 active cases have the milder MPXV Clade II infection.
Dismissed mayor Alice Guo – in bulletproof vest – appears at Senate for probe
Panel head Sen. Risa Hontiveros and her colleagues at the upper chamber have been anticipating Guo’s appearance in the hearing as they seek to unravel her role in the…
The changing face of Chinatowns across Asia
Throughout history, the diaspora from China has travelled the world to forge livelihoods, giving rise to distinctive Chinatowns. Over time, each Chinatown has evolved.
Leadership transitions and Asean’s future
Political shifts should bring new hope and opportunities for Asean citizens. However, whether they will lead to significant progress still remains uncertain.