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Philippines
The Philippines Saw a Sudden Surge of Fake Facebook Accounts. Here’s Why Everyone Is on Edge.
Reports of the fake accounts, coming amid a series of troubling developments, have left many Filipinos scared and reluctant to post critical views of the government online.
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6.24.20
Coronavirus
The Philippines Is Struggling to Contain the Coronavirus. The Government Is Making It Worse.
Philippine hospitals are in the thick of battling rising coronavirus numbers but some government officials are only adding to the problem.
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4.2.20
Sports
These Filipino Gamers and Skateboarders Want Everyone to Know They Are Athletes Too
Esports and skateboarding, two sports with reputations to prove, will have their biggest showing on the Philippine stage at the 2019 Southeast Asian Games. But will the government get in the way of their national teams’ glory?
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11.4.19
Sports
These Filipino Gamers and Skateboarders Want Everyone to Know They Are Athletes Too
Esports and skateboarding, two sports with reputations to prove, will have their biggest showing on the Philippine stage at the 2019 Southeast Asian Games. But will the government get in the way of their national teams’ glory?
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11.4.19
18&up
How Posting Nudes on Twitter Is Helping Filipino Women Become More Sex Positive
The “alterverse” is a community on Twitter marked by sexually explicit content. It allows Filipino women to break free from the conservatism of Philippine society.
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8.27.19
The VICE Guide to Right Now
We Ask Duterte’s Critics Why He Remains Popular
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has been heavily criticized for a variety of his policies – yet halfway through his term, he remains as popular as ever.
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7.23.19
News
A Philippine Mental Health Hotline Was on the Brink of Closure Due to Gov’t Pull-out
Luckily, some donors stepped in.
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6.27.19
LGBTQ
These Potential Philippine Supreme Court Justices Don’t Care About Transgender Rights
We’re guessing nobody told them it was Pride month… but we doubt that would change anything given their backward views.
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6.26.19
News
Boxer Manny Pacquiao Is Gearing Up For His Very Own Music Concert
But wait, there’s more! He's expected to unveil his own cryptocurrency at the event.
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6.24.19
News
Huawei Vows Refund for Users in the Philippines if Facebook and Google Don’t Work
The tech giant is preparing to bear the brunt of their U.S. fallout.
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6.20.19
News
State-Run Paper China Daily Ignores Largest Protest in Hong Kong’s History
There was not a single report about the historic protests in the Chinese newspaper.
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6.19.19
News
Duterte Calls Chinese Vessel Collision With Philippine Fishing Boat A ‘Little Maritime Accident’
The normally strong-mouthed president throws China a softball.
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6.18.19
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