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Philippine Poverty and Farm-Based Economy Have Roots in Colonial Era

Decades after independence, the Philippines lacks the kind of factory economy that has lifted up other Asian nations, tying millions to farm work.

Workers on a Philippines Coconut Farm: Born Poor, Staying Poor

In the groves of the Philippine island of Mindanao, people living in rural areas struggle to feed themselves in the same way as their ancestors.

What It Feels Like To Be the Target of China’s Water Cannons

The Philippines invited journalists on a mission to provide fuel to fishermen in disputed waters of the South China Sea amid tensions between Beijing and Manila.

Philippine Ship Is an Unlikely Outpost That Is Angering China

After multiple maritime clashes, the Philippines invited journalists on a mission to resupply the Sierra Madre. A reporter for The Times was given rare access.

Ukraine Accuses Russia of Deadly Strike on Civilian Ship in Black Sea

The episode, which killed one and injured four others, comes amid a recent uptick in military activity and attacks in the Black Sea, a hot spot in the war between Russia and Ukraine.