Search results for "Philippines"

Oct 13, 2015 • 1 min read

Not enough food on the plate

Even as incomes rise across the region, many are still going hungry, according to a new report
By Southeast Asia Globe editorial

Oct 05, 2015 • 5 min read

Portrait: Grace Poe

Despite her status as a relative outsider and political newcomer, Grace Poe is hoping to beat a pair of heavyweights to win the presidency of the Philippines
By Daniel Besant

Oct 01, 2015 • 2 min read

High price to pay

A new report outlines the harsh conditions endured by child gold miners in the Philippines
By Southeast Asia Globe editorial

Sep 14, 2015 • 5 min read

Going the distance

Since being named Porsche Asia-Pacific’s managing director last year, Martin Limpert has been on a mission to redefine the region’s car culture, one country at a time
By Jennifer Meszaros

Sep 04, 2015 • 7 min read
Child Abuse

The end of innocence

In the Philippines, girls as young as five have been the victims of online child abuse. Their abusers are often thousands of kilometres away and it seems little can be done to stop them
By Angel L. Martinez Cantera

Sep 01, 2015 • 7 min read

Connecting the dots: the smart grid

‘Smart grids’ have the potential to save energy and reduce costs for electical infrastructure. Ben Gardner, president of Northeast Group, and Chris Testa, research director for the same US-based research and consultancy firm, discuss their growth in the region
By David Hutt

Aug 11, 2015 • 12 min read

Everybody needs good neighbours

Australia has been accused of bribing human traffickers, paying off the Cambodian government to take in refugees and spying on East Timorese officials. With geopolitical tensions at boiling point, Australia’s actions could have damaging repercussions for its relationship with Southeast Asia
By David Hutt

Aug 10, 2015 • 13 min read

The foodie factor: the Ubud Food Festival

The first Ubud Food Festival brought together some of the finest chefs from Southeast Asia and beyond. It provided the perfect opportunity to ponder whether Western chefs in the region should be considered dietary dignitaries or culinary colonists
By Dene Mullen

Aug 09, 2015 • 9 min read
Rappler

In the face of power

Maria Ressa, co-founder and CEO of the Philippines-based news website Rappler, is changing Southeast Asia’s media industry for a digital age
By Miguel Miranda

Aug 09, 2015 • 5 min read

Intellectual property watch

The Southeast Asia IPR SME Helpdesk – a European Union co-funded project that provides free, practical business advice relating to Intellectual property in the region – gives its tips on handling intellectual property concerns in a new market
By Focus Asean editorial