Search results for "Philippines"

Dec 01, 2015 • 5 min read

Beijing should not ignore rulings over South China Sea claims

OPINION: Manila has won the first round of its South China Sea arbitration case against Beijing. The Chinese government is determinedly boycotting the proceedings, but choosing to ignore the court’s decisions could lead to huge geopolitical losses
By Dinh Khuong Duy

Nov 25, 2015 • 3 min read

Angkor Photo Festival returns to Siem Reap

In December, the eleventh Angkor Photo Festival will bring together photographers from across the globe in a celebration of the still image. From refugee camps in Uganda to professional dog portraits, the festival truly caters to all tastes
By Southeast Asia Globe editorial

Nov 13, 2015 • 7 min read
Plastic pollution

Can Southeast Asia stop dumping waste in our oceans?

New research shows that plastic waste in our oceans is far worse than previously thought, and Southeast Asian nations are among the worst offenders
By Logan Connor

Nov 09, 2015 • 5 min read

My Business travel: Pauline Cheung

Pauline Cheung has worked in hospitality for 20 years. As a frequent flyer and group sales and marketing director for Plaza Premium Group, which runs independent airport lounges and airport services worldwide, she imparts her advice on ensuring a smooth journey
By Focus Asean editorial

Nov 09, 2015 • 7 min read

Rising above the chaos

The Philippines’ economy has been outperforming its regional neighbours in recent years and could remain a star player despite some pressing issues
By Daniel Besant

Nov 06, 2015 • 11 min read
Cambodia

The forgotten men

Huge numbers of males are raped in Cambodia. So why do these horrific crimes remain largely ignored by rights organisations and the media?
By David Hutt

Oct 22, 2015 • 8 min read
Knowledge-based economy

Follow the leader

Southeast Asian nations will eventually need to swap farming for flash drives and become knowledge-based economies. Singapore is already showing how it’s done
By Kevin Ponniah

Oct 16, 2015 • 10 min read
Ferdinand Marcos

The tomb of Marcos

From our print archive: The ‘sacred’ story of the Philippines’ former strongman Ferdinand Marcos, as told through a bizarre museum in his home province, where he is still adored
By Justin Calderon

FROM THE PRINT ARCHIVE
Oct 16, 2015 • 9 min read
History

History is how you read it: the Marcos Museum

The ‘sacred’ story of the Philippines’ former strongman Ferdinand Marcos, as told through a bizarre museum in his home province, where he is still adored
By Justin Calderon