Against long odds and initially strong opposition, a pristine marine preserve in the Philippines has thrived for decades under the care of local fishermen. Warming waters threaten the achievement.
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At Least 45 Dead as Nalgae Makes Landfall in the Philippines
Severe Tropical Storm Nalgae made landfall early Saturday and was expected to continue bringing strong winds and torrential rain to large areas of the country through the weekend.
Philippines Lottery Draw Produced 433 Winners. Was It Pure Luck?
The result of a lotto drawing in the Philippines has set off a national debate about randomness, probability, fraud and human nature.
Tropical Storm Noru Makes Landfall in Vietnam
More than 800,000 people had been evacuated from central Vietnam before the storm hit the country as a typhoon. It was forecast to dissipate after moving inland.
Super Typhoon Noru Heads for Philippines After ‘Explosive’ Surge
Forecasters warned of heavy rains and winds that could bring flooding and landslides to densely populated areas of the country.
Victims Recall Life in the Philippines Under Marcos’s Martial Law
Ferdinand E. Marcos placed the country under military rule 50 years ago this week. With his son now in power, those who lived through those dark days fear their stories will be lost.
Philippines Rebuffs International Court Over Duterte’s War on Drugs
The Marcos government rejected a request to let prosecutors resume an inquiry into former President Rodrigo Duterte’s drive against crime, which left thousands dead.
Philippines Returns to School, Ending Long Covid Shutdown
More than two years after Covid emptied their classrooms, students are resuming in-person learning. The lost time will be hard to make up.
The Marcos Family Gets Star Treatment in a New Philippines Film
A big-budget production depicts the family as victims of a political vendetta, a popular narrative during the recent presidential election in the Philippines.
In the Philippines, Blinken Vows to Strengthen Military Ties
Against a backdrop of rising regional tensions with China, the U.S. secretary of state reaffirmed Washington’s commitment to defending Manila.