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Women OFWs dominate migration, bear higher risks abroad

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Manila, Philippines — On the night before she flew to Riyadh, Maria (not her real name) tucked her children’s school photos into the front pocket of her suitcase.

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Trending In Press Freedom

Mothers, sisters, separation: Frenchie Mae and Marielle’s 6-year struggle

‘Maraming salamat sa hindi pagbitaw,’ Frenchie Mae Cumpio says in a poem on her birthday — January 24, 2026

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More on Frenchie Mae and Marielle Convicted for Terrorism Financing
  • Frenchie Mae Cumpio: Philippine journalist found guilty of financing terrorismFrenchie Mae Cumpio's conviction on a 'fabricated' charge is a 'travesty of justice', human rights groups say.— January 22, 2026

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  • ‘A grenade under her pillow?’: the Filipino journalist jailed for six years without trialThe arrest of Frenchie Mae Cumpio has been described as a ‘travesty of justice’. On Thursday a court will deliver its verdict, potentially sentencing her to 40 years in prison for alleged terrorism— January 21, 2026

    theguardian.com
  • Groups decry conviction of journalist Frenchie Mae CumpioMedia organizations, journalism advocates, and militant groups on Thursday described the conviction of community journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio for financing terrorism as a grave injustice— January 22, 2026

    manilastandard.net
In China

The Philippines Are in for a Turbulent 2026

Manila takes over the ASEAN chair in what could be a make-or-break year for the bloc. — January 19, 2026

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In West Philippine Sea

At least 2 sailors dead after cargo ship sinks in disputed South China Sea

A Singapore-flagged vessel with 21 Filipino sailors on board capsizes, killing two and leaving four missing. — January 23, 2026

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In Corruption

Agimat goes to jail, again

Since Tuesday, Jan. 20, former senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. has been spending his days and nights at the Quezon City Jail in Payatas, near east Metro Manila’s legendary dumpsite. — January 21, 2026

philstar.com

In Energy Supply

Philippine president announces new gas find in waters facing disputed South China Sea

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has announced the discovery of a new natural gas deposit near the disputed South China Sea — January 19, 2026

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