Philippines

The LNG shock was underestimated. The foreign exchange and inflation feedback loop has proved more challenging than anticipated

The presentation of credentials is a cornerstone of diplomatic protocol, symbolising mutual recognition and the formal commencement of an ambassador’s duties

US President Donald Trump has made good on his threat to take military action against Nigeria to save Christians from a “genocide”

Despite this drop, trade figures remain encouraging, but various departments need to address policy and other issues to boost exports

Nobel peace prize winner Maria Ressa has taken up the fight against deepfake, a threat to journalism and democracy

These elections are a warning of how history can be washed over and and used to promote modern dynasties

Children from the age of six months to 17 years will take part in vaccine trials

The need for medical oxygen to treat Covid-19 patients in low- and middle-income countries has more than doubled in the past two months, and many of these countries faced oxygen…

Reliable news coverage is needed more than ever, but trust in the media is at an all-time low

Ressa is out on bail and faces years in prison if convicted under the criminal cyber-libel law

The drug war is Duterte’s signature initiative and is heavily supported by many Filipinos

47 male applicants would be interviewed on Wednesday and Thursday, after the government advertised the vacancies in February

Ressa posted bail after spending the night in detention at the National Bureau of Investigation

The Rappler news website is fighting a tide of disinformation and state-backed intimidation

Philippine authorities and aid agencies face a humanitarian crisis, with the number of people displaced by the catastrophe estimated at four million.