Philippines
‘He cared when no one did’: Filipino human rights lawyer Chito Gascón dies of Covid
Gascón, who frequently clashed with Rodrigo Duterte over his ‘war on drugs’, has been hailed as a ‘true hero’ of democracy
Saeed Kamali Dehghan
20, Oct, 2021 @6:01 AM
‘Some call it a circus’: dictator’s son, boxing icon and former actor vie to lead Philippines
Presidential vote is likely to be referendum on the kind of governance the public wants after almost six years of Rodrigo Duterte in power
Rebecca Ratcliffe South-east Asia correspondent
19, Oct, 2021 @2:14 AM
‘A triumph of truth over lies’: joy in the Philippines over Maria Ressa’s Nobel prize win
The award has put a spotlight on the struggle of journalists and activists fighting President Rodrigo Duterte’s attacks on press freedom
Girlie Linao in Manila
12, Oct, 2021 @5:48 AM
‘We have to show courage’: the Philippines mothers taking Duterte and his ‘war on drugs’ to court
Up to 30,000 are believed to have died since the president urged police to start killing drug users – now their families want justice
Rebecca Ratcliffe South-east Asia correspondent
10, Oct, 2021 @11:45 PM
In Rodrigo Duterte’s war on press freedom, Maria Ressa stands up for the truth | Rachel Obordo
As a fellow Filipino journalist, I was inspired by news that the Rappler founder had won the Nobel peace prize, says Guardian journalist Rachel Obordo
Rachel Obordo
09, Oct, 2021 @9:00 AM
‘War reporting was easier’: Maria Ressa’s journey to Nobel prize winner
Since launching the news site Rappler, the Philippine journalist has faced abuse from Rodrigo Duterte’s supporters
Rebecca Ratcliffe south-east Asia correspondent and Jon Henley
08, Oct, 2021 @4:28 PM
Journalists Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov win Nobel peace prize
Filipina and Russian given 2021 award as organisers warn of threat to independent media worldwide
Jon Henley, Pjotr Sauer in Moscow and Rebecca Ratcliffe, South-east Asia correspondent
08, Oct, 2021 @12:47 PM
Manila’s newly homeless tell of survival in lockdown – photo essay
As Covid hit, thousands of Filipinos were left trapped in the capital without work. Many ended up on the street and are still waiting to rebuild their lives
Alecs Ongcal
08, Oct, 2021 @5:30 AM
Photos show Manila Bay mangroves ‘choking’ in plastic pollution
The Navotas mudflats are among the last of their kind and act as a crucial feeding ground for migratory birds, but they are being buried in plastic
Rebecca Ratcliffe, south-east Asia correspondent
05, Oct, 2021 @12:13 AM
‘I’m quitting politics’, says Rodrigo Duterte – for a second time
Fears that controversial leader is lining up his daughter as his successor
Rebecca Ratcliffe
03, Oct, 2021 @2:41 AM
Philippines’ youth call for systemic change at climate protest
Protesters parading an effigy of Rodrigo Duterte in Manila call for policies that prioritise people and planet
Carmela Fonbuena
24, Sep, 2021 @4:09 PM
Boxer Manny Pacquiao to run for Philippines president
Popular senator pursues anti-corruption crusade, threatening jail for dishonest officials
Agencies
19, Sep, 2021 @11:47 AM
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