High Noon in the West Philippine Sea

High Noon in the West Philippine Sea

Find out how, despite its international court victory over China’s maritime claims, the Philippines’ sovereignty has been eroded.

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A True Chronicle of the Reproductive Health Law’s Odyssey

A True Chronicle of the Reproductive Health Law’s Odyssey

Introducing the book that traces the tortuous path of a legislative breakthrough for Filipino women and families.

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Baguio City Goes Cuss-Free, or Will It?

Baguio City Goes Cuss-Free, or Will It?

Baguio City’s anti-profanity ordinance is goddamn controversy.

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The Many Crusades of Howard Dee

The Many Crusades of Howard Dee

Why is socio-political peace so elusive in the Philippines?

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Martial Law Stories: Who Is Marshall Law?

Martial Law Stories: Who Is Marshall Law?

Trying to leave the country, with subversive documents, and being searched at the Manila International Airport in 1972.

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Martial Law Stories: My Thriller in Manila

Martial Law Stories: My Thriller in Manila

A personal encounter with fear and bombing in Manila under martial law.

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Martial Law Stories: The “Torture” of Playing for Miss Universe 1974

Martial Law Stories: The “Torture” of Playing for Miss Universe 1974

Find out what it was like to do a “command performance” for Imelda Marcos in the ‘70s.

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Martial Law Stories: House Arrest

Martial Law Stories: House Arrest

A member of a leftist family is imprisoned in his own house.

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Martial Law Stories: Raid!

Martial Law Stories: Raid!

The writer has a close call when Philippine Constabulary operatives raided his house in search of one of his activist brothers.

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Contemporary Filipino Basketry Helps Subsistence Farmers Survive

Contemporary Filipino Basketry Helps Subsistence Farmers Survive

How basket-weaving helps rural and indigenous communities make ends meet.

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