Philippines tagged ‘significant decliner’ in global corruption index
The country has dropped two places, ranking 117th out of 180 countries, in the past year, according to the annual global corruption report
China restricts activists’ social media ahead of Olympics
For China's ever-dwindling community of activists, the imminent arrival of the world's best athletes has triggered a familiar clampdown
Green group calls for probe into alleged ‘railroading’ of Kaliwa Dam construction
The NCIP and MWSS have reportedly been holding negotiations with indigenous communities in areas affected by the project this week
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35 years after massacre of farmers, struggle for agrarian reform continues
Every time poor farmers attempt to pursue their claims for land reform, they are attacked by state security forces and goons
Popular Marian icon in Rome gets conservation check-up
The icon, which tradition says was painted by St. Luke, has long been considered a symbol of the city of Rome and its people
Changing times for Saudi’s once feared morality police
The stick-wielding guardians of public morality have watched gloomily as in recent years their country eased some social restrictions
Philippines celebrates its most famous child
The Child Jesus is no doubt the most famous child in the Philippines with his image prominently displayed in all possible places
COVID pall over Vietnam’s pink incense village as Lunar New Year nears
January is usually the busiest time of year for workers in Quang Phu Cau village on the outskirts of Hanoi
Why did Pope Francis visit a record store in Rome?
The photo shows the masked pontiff leaving a store with a sign reading “Stereosound” above the door
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