She was among a cadre of newswomen who faced down the Philippine dictator. But she later unexpectedly turned around to support President Rodrigo Duterte.
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Taal Volcano Eases, but Philippines Worries Worst Is to Come
The potential threat alarms a country that is no stranger to natural disasters like typhoons, earthquakes, mudslides, tsunamis and floods.
Desperate Residents Ignore Dangers of Philippine Volcano and Return Home
The perilous situation did not deter some people from returning to their homes after they initially fled to safety amid warnings of a “violent tsunami.”
Warnings of ‘Volcanic Tsunami’ After Eruption in Philippines
Tens of thousands were evacuated and tremors were felt in nearby villages amid an eruption of the country’s second-most-active volcano, the Taal, near Manila.
Philippine Peasants Were Promised Land. Staking a Claim Can Be Deadly.
Riding a populist backlash against the elite, President Rodrigo Duterte vowed to rescue landless peasants from poverty. Instead, he has reinforced the monopolistic grip of landowners.
Christmas Typhoon Batters Central Philippines
Thousands traveling home for the holiday were stranded as flights and ferries were canceled. At least 16 deaths were reported.
Searchers Try to Find Earthquake Victims in Philippines
Two bodies were pulled from the rubble of a collapsed store on Monday, but searchers were looking for more after the powerful quake in the south.
Typhoon Kammuri Kills at Least 17 as It Powers Through Philippines
Manila’s airport was shut for 12 hours and half a million people were evacuated as the typhoon swept through the archipelago.
Manila Airport Shut as Typhoon Kammuri Hits the Philippines
Kammuri has begun dumping torrential rains across the eastern provinces of the archipelago and could disrupt the Southeast Asian Games.
The Lonely and Dangerous Life of the Filipino Seafarer
The Philippines for decades has supplied the largest share of labor on the world’s cargo ships. Filipino culture is brought aboard, from food to song and sports.