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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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