The gun trade has provided a livelihood for generations in a remote, poor area of the Philippines. It also fuels terrorism, political murders and extrajudicial killings.
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No, Your Instagram ‘Influence’ Is Not as Good as Cash, Club Owner Says
A man who runs a beach club in the Philippines took a stand against “wannabe freeloaders.”
No, Your Instagram ‘Influence’ Is Not as Good as Cash, Club Owner Says
The owner of a beach club in the Phillipines became a local hero after taking a stand against influencers who are “wannabe freeloaders.”
Global Health: Scientists Thought They Had Measles Cornered. They Were Wrong.
Following intensive vaccination efforts, measles cases plunged across the world. Now clusters of new infections — some linked, some not — have confounded health officials.
Philippine Supreme Court Orders Release of Documents in Duterte’s Drug War
Rights groups said the ruling would give closure to families of the thousands of people killed in the crackdown promoted by President Rodrigo Duterte.
Ex-Police Official Accuses Two Duterte Associates of Drug Crimes
The official, Eduardo Acierto, said President Rodrigo Duterte had taken no action against the two men despite his antidrug crusade.
An ISIS Couple’s Troubling Path to Terror Recruiting
A well-educated pair from the Philippines have been captured in Syria after becoming high-profile recruiters for the terrorist group.
Philippines Officially Leaves the International Criminal Court
The court has been investigating whether President Rodrigo Duterte committed crimes against humanity in the course of his drug crackdown.
As Elections Near, Duterte Adds Dozens Seeking Office to His Deadly Drug List
Just two months ahead of voting across the Philippines, the president is accused of using his drug war to terrorize political opponents.
How ISIS Is Rising in the Philippines as It Dwindles in the Middle East
In the lawless jungles and seas of the southern Philippines, militants launch deadly attacks under the black flag of the Islamic State.