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Oct 08, 2021 • 3 min read
Press freedom

Maria Ressa: Philippine pillar of press freedom

An iconic symbol of the fight for press freedom in an era of strongmen leaders, journalist Maria Ressa was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize 2021
By Agence France-Presse • Oct 08, 2021

Oct 07, 2021 • 4 min read
The Philippines

Duterte nemesis and drug-war critic bids for Philippine president

Philippines Vice President Leni Robredo is the latest name on a long list of presidental candidates, becoming the leading opposition candidate in a crowded election list
By Allison Jackson and Mikhail Flores/AFP • Oct 07, 2021

Sep 20, 2021 • 4 min read
Election

Philippines’ Manny Pacquiao to run for president in 2022

Philippine boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao has launched his presidential bid with vows to tackle poverty and corruption as he seeks to win over voters with his rags-to-riches story
By Ron Lopez and Allison Jackson/AFP • Sep 20, 2021

Sep 06, 2021 • 2 min read
Covid-19

Philippines lifts lockdown in capital as virus surges

The Philippines to lift a stay-at-home order in the capital Manila, in a bid to rein in coronavirus cases fueled by the Delta variant and revive the economy
By Agence France-Presse • Sep 06, 2021

Aug 25, 2021 • 3 min read
Philippines

Philippines’ Duterte says will run for vice president in 2022

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte declared he will run for vice president next year to continue his "crusade" against drugs and insurgents - a move driven by fear of criminal charges, critics says
By Agence France-Presse • Aug 25, 2021