Manila (CNN) — When Rowena Festin leaves her job as a congressional aide in Quezon City, Metro Manila each day, she returns home to three children and a husband. But her marriage, […]
The fight to make divorce legal in the Philippines
48 Heroes Of Philanthropy
For the eighth straight year we spotlight notable philanthropists in the Asia-Pacific region, especially those who made news in the past year by launching new and innovative projects. The 48-member honor roll […]
New Life for Typhoon Survivor
Before Typhoon Haiyan devastated parts of the Philippines last year, 5-year-old Aldrin Tadic loved to run and play basketball with his cousins. But his childhood was violently interrupted when flying debris from […]
Recovery from Typhoon Haiyan
MANILA — Six months after the most powerful typhoon ever recorded tore through the Philippines, killing more than 6,000 people and throwing into disarray millions of lives, life is getting better. But […]
Asia’s Decade of Disaster has spurred as sharper focus on how aid is used
When aid started arriving after Typhoon Haiyan, there was gratitude but also frustration among harried bureaucrats in Manila. An outpouring global goodwill deluged the Philippines with every form of aid, from cash to […]
Workers across Asia mark May Day with street protests (story contribution)
PHNOM PENH (AA) – Workers across Asia turned out en masse Thursday to mark International Labor Day, with just one rally in the Cambodian capital briefly turning violent. At least […]
Obama lauds alliances on final day of Asia trip
Pays tribute to Filipino soldiers who fought alongside US military during the World War II, recognizes the injustice that they had had to wait for compensation for their efforts. Click Here […]
Obama affirms US not intending new Philippines bases
Hours before plane touched down on Philippines visit, US signed Enhanced Defense Cooperation pact which allows for a bigger military presence in country. Click Here For Original Post MANILA U.S. President Barack […]
Asia’s Power Businesswomen, 2014
The 2014 FORBES ASIA Power Businesswomen list, our third, honors a cast of 50 women from industries that range from toolmaking to venture capitalism, from construction to lingerie. Among the newcomers: Alison […]
Filipinos struggle three months after typhoon
MANILA — Three months after Typhoon Haiyan ravaged the Philippines, some restaurants have reopened, and basic services such as water and electricity that had been wiped out by the storm have returned […]
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