the Philippines
Philippine President Duterte says he was kidding about throwing someone from a helicopter
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte made his latest flamboyant claim this week when he said that he once threw a "corrupt" person from a helicopter in flight as punishment. He then threatened to do it again.
Indonesia's Anti-Terrorism Efforts Are Falling Short
A recent spate of attacks highlight the failures of deradicalization programs.
The Cult – Manny Pacquiao
Manny Pacquiao might seem like the perfect rags-to-riches sportsman, but his boxing career has been tarnished by some darker elements of his personality. He is a man of contrasts, and belongs in The Cult.
A Taste of Home with the Filipina ‘Foreign Domestic Workers’ of Hong Kong
Hong Kong hosts more than 300,000 live-in maids from the Philippines and Indonesia, many of whom have experienced abuse at the hands of their employers.
A Taste of Home with the 'Foreign Domestic Helpers' of Hong Kong
Hong Kong hosts more than 300,000 live-in maids from the Philippines and Indonesia, many of whom have experienced abuse at the hands of their employers. I had a traditional Filipino dinner with three of them as they shared their stories.
Duterte drops f-bomb on EU over criticism of Philippines drug war
President Rodrigo Duterte wagged his middle finger in the air and said, "Fuck you" to the European Union over a request to halt the killing of drug suspects.
Obama Has Canceled His Philippines Visit After President Duterte Called Him a 'Son of a Bitch'
"Who does he think he is? I am no American puppet," the Philippine president said following White House criticisms of the country's bloody war on drugs.
Philippines' President Rodrigo Duterte Says Drug Users 'Aren't Human'
Since Duterte took power at the start of June, more than 2,000 people have been killed in his bloody war on drugs.
'Rambo' Gets 20 Years for Drug and Murder Plots, but His Boss's Fate Remains a Mystery
An ex-US Army sniper instructor named Joseph "Rambo" Hunter was sentenced on Tuesday in US District Court after his notorious former boss aided the DEA in a sting operation.
North Korean Cargo Ship Seized by the Philippines Under Strict New UN Sanctions
The freighter, which was flying the flag of Sierra Leone, will also have its 21 crew members deported while Manila awaits the arrival of a UN inspection team.
A New Incident Between China and the Philippines May Be Looming
An expedition to a disputed island by a group of Filipino people may anger Chinese authorities, which lay claim to a large part of the South China Sea.
Chef's Night Out: Manila
MUNCHIES explores Manila, capital of the Philippines, with Rural Kitchen of Liliw, Laguna chef Justin Sarabia, tasting the good, the bad, and the extra-weird eats the city has to offer.