MANILA, Philippines — For decades, smoking in popular culture carried an image of sophistication, a habit associated with ...
The 48th ASEAN Summit in Mactan, Cebu, which happened in May 2026, once again highlighted the long-standing practice of hiding poverty during visits by foreign dignitaries.
Two-in-one challenge: Study shows poverty directly correlates with dynastic politics Beneath the gleaming towers of Makati (financial district of Manila, where glass and steel rise as symbols of ...
A Catholic center in the Philippine capital Manila has reopened its doors to allow the homeless and hungry to have meals and bathe, ending a closure for more than two years due to the Covid-19 ...
Some Filipinos in Manila have have sought shelter in public graveyards Many say have permission to live in the graveyards in exchange for keeping them clean Poverty in Manila runs deep and millions ...
MANILA, Philippines — About 9.2 million Filipino families—equivalent to 35 percent—identify themselves as “poor,” according to Octa Research’s report released Wednesday. Based on Octa’s first quarter ...