Indigenous tattooist becomes Vogue’s oldest ever cover star at 106
Apo Whang-Od appears on front of Philippine edition and is credited with keeping batok form of art alive An Indigenous tattooist in the Philippines credited...
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Schools and firms across Philippines shut as jeepney drivers start strike
Drivers say cost of upgrading colourful vehicles, a crucial part of transport system, completely unaffordable A week-long strike by drivers of Philippine jeepneys began on...
Weather tracker: Typhoon Noru wreaks havoc across south-east Asia
As Hurricane Ian hits the Americas, Noru has been ripping through the Philippines, Vietnam and Thailand Hurricane Ian has been in the headlines but it...
More than 1,700 environmental activists murdered in the past decade – report
Figures likely to be an underestimate, says Global Witness, as land defenders are killed by hitmen, crime groups and governments More than 1,700 murders of...
Super Typhoon Noru hits Philippines after thousands flee homes
Sustained wind speeds of 125mph recorded in what is expected to be strongest storm to hit country this year Super Typhoon Noru has slammed into...
Ferdinand Marcos Jr set to triumph in Philippines presidential election
Son of late dictator has enough votes in unofficial tally, signalling remarkable rehabilitation of Marcos family Ferdinand Marcos Jr, the son and namesake of the...
Philippines election 2022: voting begins to decide next president
Ferdinand Marcos Jr, known as Bongbong, favourite to win the high-stakes race and restore his family to the pinnacle of power Polls opened in the...
Erosion of abortion rights gathers pace around the world as US signals new era
A leaked supreme court draft ruling shows the US is set to end 50 years of a woman’s right to choose. Elsewhere, the battle still...
Philippine surfing paradise Siargao wiped out by typhoon just as tourists return
Super Typhoon Rai destroyed the popular tourist island, that was about to welcome visitors again after domestic Covid restrictions eased Resort and bar owners on...
Philippines Typhoon Rai death toll reaches 375 as desperate survivors plead for supplies
Calls for urgent aid as some residents remain without drinking water and food in the aftermath of Typhoon Rai The death toll from the strongest...
