Philippines
Rocky Waters in South-China Sea
Over the last few weeks tensions have risen between the Philippines and China after accusations of the ramming of coast......
The recovery process begins after earthquake in the Philippines
A magnitude 7 earthquake hit the province of Abra in the Philippines, bringing devastation across the most populous island in......
Pesos for Covid Control
In the Philippines, Manila Mayor Francisco Moreno made a proposal. If any of the local Barangay or small district area......
Terror in Marawi
As conflict in the southern Philippines escalates, there are concerns radicalised jihadists could return to Australia. The Australian Defence Force......
Philippine army’s battle against ISIL enters fifth week
The Philippine army’s battle against ISIL has entered its fifth week. Hundreds of civilians have been killed in the crossfire......
Is the Philippines siding with China?
Despite the Permanent Court of Arbitration ruling in favor of the Philippines, China has continued to assert its power over the South......
Is Duterte’s extremism a symptom of deep-seeded violence in the Philippines?
For the past month a half, the people of the Philippines have welcomed the their new president, Rodrigo Duterte. Duterte’s extremist......
Typhoon Haiyan – What do we take away?
The Wire has recently been taking a closer look at Typhoon Haiyan, the super storm that devastated the Philippines last......
Typhoon Haiyan – What is still being done?
The rebuilding from typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines continues to be a challenge. The Super storm tore through the Philippines,......
Typhoon Haiyan – what was the extent of the destruction?
Continuing our look at last year’s Typhoon Haiyan, this week The Wire investigates the extent of the destruction caused by......