Fugitive Filipino mayor arrested in Indonesia
Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla discusses the arrest of Alice Guo, the former mayor of Bamban, during a press conference Wednesday. Photo courtesy of Philippines…
After leaving the grind in Asia, Filipino women find exploitation in Poland | Labour Rights
Warsaw/Katowice, Poland – Not long after walking through the doors of an employment agency on the ninth floor of a skyscraper in Hong Kong, Stephanie*…
Trapped, abandoned: Filipino workers lured to Poland by shadowy agents | Workers’ Rights
Names marked with an asterisk* have been changed to protect identities. On a bitterly cold night in February, Robby* was finishing up his shift on…
Hamas frees 10 Thai citizens, one Filipino under separate deal: Qatar | Israel-Palestine conflict News
Their release was outside of truce between Israel and Hamas, in which 13 Israelis were freed for 39 Palestinians. Hamas has released a group of…
Roslynn Alba Cobarrubias, Filipino media figure, dies at 43
Roslynn Alba Cobarrubias, a media entrepreneur, radio DJ and music promoter who advocated for Filipino American artists and was instrumental in growing the MySpace Music…
‘We will cut out your tongue’: Filipino activists recount kidnap ordeal | Human Rights News
Manila, Philippines — When Jonila Castro and Jhed Tamano were abducted last month while volunteering with fishing communities opposed to reclamation activities in Manila Bay,…
Australian, US and Filipino forces practice retaking island in combat drills along the South China Sea
Australian and Filipino armed forces, backed by US Marines, have practised retaking an island seized by hostile forces in a large military drill on the north-western…
Filipino officials see no need to raise alert status as Mayon Volcano eruptions continue
Officials in the Philippines say there is no need to raise the alert status as Mayon Volcano continues to erupt. Photo by EPA-EFE/Francis R. Malasig…
‘On This Side of the World’: Paulo K Tiról talks Filipino musical
It was a rainy day in New York City in 2018. The gloomy weather persisted as Paulo K Tiról prepared to introduce one of his…
‘Sesame Street’ debuts TJ, first Filipino Muppet, during AAPI month
The beloved PBS children’s program “Sesame Street” introduced its first Filipino American Muppet during a Sunday episode. In a segment about what it means to…
Ube, Halo Halo and Lechon — how Filipino foodies are making their mark in Melbourne’s west
Ever since he was a child, nothing has excited John Rivera more than hearing the bells of Manila's colourful two-wheeled sorbeteros carts.People of all ages…