The Philippines president, in calling a political rival gay, said he used to be gay himself but was cured with the help of “beautiful women.”
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4 Years of College, $0 in Debt: How Some Countries Make Higher Education Affordable
When we asked people around the world what sort of financial burden they bore for their higher education, we heard how much it varies from country to country.
Militants Attack Soldiers in Southern Philippines, Leaving 2 Children Dead
Six militants from the insurgent group Abu Sayyaf were also killed in the gun battle on the island of Jolo.
‘Not Just a Maid’: The Ultra-Running Domestic Workers of Hong Kong
Trail running has emerged as an unlikely equalizer for some foreign domestic workers in a city that often discriminates against them.
Canada Agrees to Take Back Trash Sent to Philippines Years Ago
The garbage, which was mistakenly shipped to the Philippines in 2013 and 2014, had been the subject of a diplomatic dispute and outrage from President Rodrigo Duterte.
Where Is President Duterte? A Weeklong Absence Fuels Speculation and Scrutiny
Rumors have swirled that President Rodrigo Duterte might be sick after he dropped out of the public eye for a week.
Philippines Election: Duterte Allies Sweep Senate, Unofficial Results Indicate
President Rodrigo Duterte appears likely to get a stronger grip on the legislative chamber that had shown some measure of independence.
Duterte Sees Chance to Consolidate Power in Philippine Elections
The police reported scattered incidents of violence and voter intimidation as Filipinos began voting Monday to decide control of the Senate.
In Philippines Elections, Duterte Sees Chance to Consolidate Power
The police reported scattered incidents of violence and voter intimidation as Filipinos began voting Monday to decide control of the Senate.
Duterte Foes Face Long Odds in Battle for Philippines Senate
The Senate has been one of the last bulwarks against the president’s strongman rule. That may not last.