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A member of the Marcos family is returning to power — here’s what it means for democracy in the Philippines
The son of the Philippines brutal dictator Ferdinand Marcos has won election to the presidency, showing how wedded the country is to dynastic politics — and image manipulation.
Candidates go ‘green’ on the campaign trail for Philippines national election
Health care workers in the Philippines reject new COVID-19 rules as 'inhumane'
Indonesia poised to ease export ban on thermal coal
Nobel Peace Prize is 'a testament to how truth prevails,' Rappler journalist says
The Norwegian Nobel Committee has given the Nobel Peace Prize to journalists for the first time since 1935. Sofia Tomacruz, who works at Rappler with one of this year's two winners, Maria Ressa, joined The World's host Marco Werman to discuss the significance of the announcement.
Philippine president reverses threat to void long-standing defense deal with the US
After years of pushing a narrative of anti-Americanism and Filipino nationalism, President Rodrigo Duterte reversed his decision to void a long-standing defense agreement with the US. Analysts say Manila is in need of American assistance to counter Chinese aggression.
Filipinos hesitant about getting COVID jab after dengue fever vaccine debacle
After a major controversy over a dengue fever vaccine, Filipinos are vaccine-wary when it comes to the COVID-19 jab.
Vaccine hesitancy: A nationwide challenge in the Philippines
After a major controversy over a dengue fever vaccine, many Filipinos are vaccine-weary when it comes to the COVID-19 jab.
COVID-19 and the limits of state power: Part I
Critical State, our weekly foreign policy fix, takes a deep dive into new research that looks at the challenges of public health communication in areas of civil conflict, with a focus on the Philippines.
Gunmen attack Kabul University; Typhoon Goni's deadly wake; Officials arrested in Hong Kong
Gunmen stormed Kabul University in Afghanistan on Monday, leaving at least 19 dead and dozens wounded. And, A massive typhoon struck provinces south of the Philippines capital of Manila on Sunday with winds of up to 190 mph. Also, authorities in Hong Kong arrested seven prominent Hong Kong opposition leaders.
In 2020, the courts will continue to be a player in climate change
Storms and other disasters are expected to grow more intense as the climate warms.
How a Japanese girl-group empire is conquering Asian pop
When the group debuted in the mid-2000s, AKB48 was more easily dismissed as a novelty act. But in recent years, the group has expanded into a bona fide musical empire — one that has spread across Asia.
Does Duterte’s wrath against the Catholic Church have no limit?
Rodrigo Duterte’s anti-Catholic scorn does not appear to be seriously damaging his appeal. The first polls of 2019 show the president’s approval rating is up to 80 percent, despite 8 in 10 Filipinos being Catholic.
Sixteen rotors and a cloud of dust: Philippine inventor unveils 'flying sports car'
The "Koncepto Milenya," can fly as high as 20 feet and speed up to 37 mph, but its maiden flight lasted just a little over 10 minutes.