Regions / Southeast Asia / Philippines
Articles about Philippines, ordered by date. 
Southern Exposure: Hannah Reyes Morales
Highlighting the work of artists and photographers from the Majority World.
A fine kettle of fish
In her Letter from Manila Iris Gonzales visits Manila’s largest fish port, where the effects of an international dispute are playing out.
Vaccine hopes and fears
Iris Gonzales delves into some of the reasons why the vaccine rollout in her country is encountering drag.
A bloody business
Iris Gonzales reflects on a violent national obsession that has only grown under coronavirus restrictions.
When we bury the truth
Iris Gonzales reflects on the human cost of the state’s war against its critics.
Holding out for a hero
Why do Filipinos get so starry-eyed when choosing their leaders? wonders Iris Gonzales.
A homecoming
Iris Gonzales joins a repatriation flight bringing home Filipino workers – a bittersweet rite of passage.
Cartoon History: The Incorruptible Macli-ing Dulag
The story of Filipino elder Macli-ing Dulag, who led the struggle against the Chico Dam, as told by ILYA (with Yohann Koshy).
Fighting Mr Fake
Trump has a precursor – and maybe even a mentor – when it comes to waging war on media he does not like. Iris Gonzales reports from the Philippines.
Making Waves: Gina Lopez
The Philippines’ maverick environmentalist fighting the powerful mining industry, speaks with Veronique Mistiaen.
Homeless voices from around the world
Civil war, mental illness, poverty, gang violence: housing insecurity has many roots.
Mr Tough
The violence of the Duterte regime in the Philippines and the devotion of his fans, as witnessed by Iris C Gonzales.
Duterte's bloody war continues apace
Iris Gonzales reflects on the Philippine president's controversial war on drugs.
Worldbeaters: Rodrigo Duterte
The president of the Philippines he may be, but his reputation is as a Dirty Harry of vigilante politics.
Philippines’ Duterte threatens assassination of journalists
Human rights and journalism organizations have responded but the incoming president is dismissive of their concerns, reports Iris C. Gonzales.
Duterte victory foreshadows a bloody presidency
The candidate won a landslide victory with at least 15 million votes, Iris C. Gonzales reports.
Southern Exposure: Jes Aznar
Poverty and war have hit Filipinos hard, as Jes Aznar shows through his photography.
Philippines at risk of 'AIDS epidemic'
UN warning must be heeded, writes Iris Gonzales.
At COP21, the people and future generations will be failed once again
The Paris Agreement shows how powerful nations have imposed their will at the climate negotiations, writes Clemente Bautista.
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