A U.N. expert says steps have been taken under Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to address human rights abuses such as the killings of journalists and rights activists …
U.N. expert tells Philippines to act on media killings, abolish anti-communist task force
A United Nations expert urged the Philippines on Friday to do more to curb the killings of journalists and supported abolishing an anti-communism task force whose actions suppress the freedom of …
VOA Asia Weekly: Preserving Macao’s Unique Heritage
Myanmar’s ruling military junta delays elections again. Thai court rules Move Forward party violated constitution. Philippines and Vietnam band together in South China Sea. Commemorating the 80th …
‘Open warfare’: Philippines’ Marcos-Duterte alliance crumbles
The alliance between two of the Philippines’ most influential families that swept … saying it would ease regulations for business and lure investors, but Duterte has accused him of using …
Analysis-‘Open warfare’: Philippines’ Marcos-Duterte alliance crumbles
The alliance between Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr and his predecessor Rodrigo Duterte disintegrated this week when they accused each other of using drugs – a rift that could threaten …
Thailand backs PH plan for agri-MSME link-ups
TWO private sector groups representing Thailand and the Philippines signed an agreement supporting the regionwide agriculture micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) development plan, Go Negosyo …
Thailand joins ASEAN agriculture-MSME development plan
The ASEAN Business Advisory Council Thailand has become the latest to sign to the region-wide private sector-led agriculture-MSME Development plan initiated in the Philippines.
Philippines Plans $35 Billion Defense Upgrade in Sea Claims Push
The Philippines plans to spend up to 2 trillion pesos ($35 billion) over the next decade to upgrade its military capabilities as the country boosts its campaign to safeguard its claims in the South …
My dad’s funeral in the Philippines showed me it’s OK to party the pain away
After his father’s sudden death while on vacation in the Philippines, Jim Agapito rushed to his funeral. But when he arrived from Canada, he was thrown into an unfamiliar world where his sombre understanding of mourning was replaced by superstition and festivities.
China seeks to encircle the Philippines’s Marcos at home and at sea
China is increasing pressure on the Philippines in the South China Sea and in Manila. It wants President Marcos corralled.