Philippines

Inside One of the World's Longest Lockdowns

By Aie Balagtas See / Manila

Maria Ressa Convicted of Cyber Libel in Philippines

By Laignee Barron

‘Like a Scene From a Movie.’ What I Saw Photographing the Taal Volcano Eruption in the Philippines

By Ezra Acayan

What to Know About Taal Volcano Eruption in Philippines

By Amy Gunia
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28 Dead as Christmas Storm Strikes the Philippines

Typhoon Phanfone made landfall on Christmas eve in the coastal province of Eastern Samar, forcing the evacuation of tens of thousands

By Hillary Leung

Members of Philippines Political Family Convicted in Deadliest Attack on Journalists in History

57 bodies, including those of 32 journalists and media workers, were recovered in 2009.

By Amy Gunia

At Least 2 Dead After Philippines Ferry Catches Fire

A one-year-old and a 60-year-old man were among the victims

By Hillary Leung

American Human Rights Volunteer Shot in the Philippines

He volunteers with a group fighting against a hydropower project

By Amy Gunia

Philippine Journalist Critical of President Duterte Faces Trial

A libel trial against Maria Ressa, the editor of the Philippines-based news site Rappler, began Tuesday, the latest step in what is widely seen as an attempt from the Philippine government to intimidate journalists.Ressa, the...

By Julia Webster

'Baaaaaaaaa Bye.' Philippines Ships Trash Back to Canada

A ship carrying 69 containers of garbage is heading for the city of Vancouver

By Amy Gunia

Philippines Threatens to Dump Canada's Trash in the Water

The Philippines' government says Canada isn't taking the issue seriously enough

By Amy Gunia

Philippines' Duterte Tightens Grip as Allies Lead Vote

Early results show the president's allies making big gains in midterm elections

By Hillary Leung

'My Only Crime Is to Be a Journalist.' Maria Ressa Speaks Out About the Fight for Integrity

Maria Ressa has a message for the members of the U.S. media who feel under attack: stand your ground.“I think we’re living through a very unique moment where again it proves that information is power,”...

Philippines Journalist Maria Ressa Arrested Again

The case is the latest in what advocates see as criminal retribution for her work

By Amy Gunia

88 Pounds of Plastic Found Inside Dead Whale in Philippines

The country is the third-largest source of plastic that ends up in the ocean

By Hillary Leung

The Philippines Has Officially Withdrawn From the ICC

President Rodrigo Duterte announced plans to leave the ICC last year

By Amy Gunia

Rodrigo Duterte Calls Women 'Bitches' at Event Honoring Them

Duterte caused controversy at an event for women in law enforcement and the army

By Amy Gunia

1,500 Turtles Found in Abandoned Luggage at Manila Airport

They were duct-taped and stuffed inside luggage alongside clothes and shoes

By Amy Gunia

The Message Behind Maria Ressa's Cyber Libel Arrest

Maria Ressa spent New Year’s Eve in Times Square, a guest of honor at a celebration of the free press. Little more than a month later, the Filipina journalist spent the night in a Manila...

By Katie Reilly

Philippines Journalist Maria Ressa Released on Bail

Authorities charged Ressa with "cyber libel" over an article she wrote in 2012, but others say the arrest was politically motivated

By Hillary Leung
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