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Who is Luis Antonio Tagle? The Philippine cardinal and ‘karaoke priest’ in the running for pope
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Tagle is considered progressive and humble, but has faced some criticism for his response to the drug war and sexual abuse in the church

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In Trending

NAIA car crash: The bollard that failed to protect

Manila, Philippines — How deep should a bollard be? — May 7, 2025

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Philippines’ educational crisis: 18 million graduates ‘functionally illiterate’

One in five high-school graduates cannot comprehend or understand a simple story, survey shows. — May 5, 2025

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In Politics

Rodrigo Duterte is being held at The Hague. Next week he might be elected mayor of his hometown

In the southern Philippine city of Davao, a spirited mayoral election campaign is in full swing, with candidates and their supporters out canvassing for votes. — May 10, 2025

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In Overseas Workers

Digital voting breeds distrust among overseas Filipino workers

Manila, Philippines—A new online voting system aimed at boosting turnout among the Philippines' millions of overseas workers ahead of Monday's midterm elections has been marked by confusion and fears of disenfranchisement. — May 8, 2025

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In Tourism

Viral standoff at Philippines’ Mt. Pinatubo exposes decades of Indigenous exclusion

Avid hiker Maria* and her boyfriend were among the dozens of travelers who booked a tour of the Philippines’ Mount Pinatubo for April 18. Pinatubo, an active volcano, had its last major eruption in 1991, altering the surrounding landscape and producing a scenic crater lake that has since become popular with hikers and travelers. — May 9, 2025