Search results for "Philippines"

Mar 19, 2013 • 7 min read
Missing People

The vanishing

In recent decades, thousands of people across Southeast Asia have disappeared, often at the hands of governments or their agents, and those seeking the return of a loved one often find themselves in an information black hole
By Caroline Vernaillen

Feb 20, 2013 • 4 min read

“A guest wanted a bottle of ketchup to go with his foie gras”

Eric Costille, a native of Cannes, France, is the executive chef tasked with calling the tune at Spiral, the Sofitel Philippine Plaza’s flagship restaurant. Following an $11m restaurant reboot, Costille has assembled a team of seven master chefs to bring the tastes of Asia’s sidewalks and hawker centres to Manila
By Southeast Asia Globe

Feb 19, 2013 • 4 min read

Unusual medical treatments

From the days of yore to the modern era, there has always been some quack ready to offer a preposterous cure for any type of ailment
By Southeast Asia Globe

Feb 14, 2013 • 3 min read

Dungeons and dragons

The mythology behind some of Southeast Asia’s most iconic sites
By Southeast Asia Globe

Jan 22, 2013 • 3 min read

The siren song

Packing light and riding high on a hog can unveil unobstructed mountain views and indulge all five senses
By Southeast Asia Globe

Jan 14, 2013 • 7 min read

To unity and beyond

Asean is well down the path towards integration, but the biggest challenges lie ahead
By Christian Vits

Jan 14, 2013 • 7 min read

The house of the rising sun

Japanese investors are making bold moves to secure their share of the Southeast Asian gold rush
By Philip Heijmans

Jan 04, 2013 • 2 min read

Keeping watch

Rivalries swirling around the South China Sea look set to intensify in 2013.
By Southeast Asia Globe

Dec 25, 2012 • 6 min read
Health

Mother's milk

Big business is threatening the Philippines’ progressive breastfeeding culture
By Sacha Passi

Dec 17, 2012 • 7 min read
Southeast Asia

Battling big brother

From professional journalists to bloggers and musicians, citizens are paying a high price for voicing unconformist opinions
By Sacha Passi

Dec 13, 2012 • 4 min read

The going is good

Cesar Purisima has steered the Philippine economy to a stellar performance in 2012 – but can he continue to propel the country forward in the long term?
By Sacha Passi