Corruption China Education Politics Archives

From hundreds to two: The sapateros fighting to save the Pateros alfombra

rappler.com

In a town famous for its sturdy footwear, local artisans find themselves outpaced by cheap factory imports and a shift in consumer habits

rappler.com

Trending In Politics

Manhunt Underway in Philippines for Duterte Ally Who Is Evading I.C.C. Warrant

The fugitive, Senator Ronald dela Rosa, had sought refuge in the country’s Senate last week, eventually giving government agents the slip. — May 22, 2026

nytimes.com
More on Search for Senator Bato dela Rosa
  • ‘No basis to stop enforcement of Bato dela Rosa’s arrest’ – OSG The Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) on Thursday, May 21, declared that with the Supreme Court’s (SC) denial of the temporary restraining order (TRO) sought by Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa — May 21, 2026

    mb.com.ph
  • Padilla admits taking Dela Rosa out of Senate Senator Robinhood Padilla confirmed Friday that he personally drove Senator Ronald ‘Bato’ Dela Rosa out of the Senate before dawn on May 14, hours after gunfire was reported inside the building on May 13. — May 22, 2026

    manilastandard.net
  • No records of Bato dela Rosa leaving PH, says BI There are no records of Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa leaving the country through international entry and exit ports amid the ongoing search for him, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said Sunday. — May 24, 2026

    gmanetwork.com
In Overseas Workers

The Asian workers keeping Greenland in business

Marinel Garciano dislikes winter, and that's tough when it lasts nine months in Ilulissat, Greenland. But she has no regrets about leaving the Philippines to give her children opportunities. — May 23, 2026

france24.com

In Women's Rights & Advocacy

The illusion of progress for women’s rights in the Philippines

From classrooms to halls of power, sexual misconduct thrives, normalized by a system that repeatedly fails women and girls. — May 22, 2026

philstarlife.com

In Poverty

Smoking increasingly tied to poverty in PH — data

Manila, Philippines — For decades, smoking in popular culture carried an image of sophistication, a habit associated with power, wealth or urban cool. — May 20, 2026

newsinfo.inquirer.net

In Environment

Philippine fishing and Indigenous communities wary of clean energy boom in Marcos stronghold

Pasuquin, Philippines — Crouched on the beach under the hot noon sun, a fisherman flattens a black sheet of seaweed on a bamboo mat rolled out on the sand. Wearing a straw hat wide enough to shade his entire body, he tucks his legs in to avoid getting burned. — May 18, 2026

news.mongabay.com

©