Philippines
She Left Home to Work 5,000 Miles Away, But Was Killed and Abandoned in a Desert
Authorities are moving to investigate a rise in Filipino workers’ abuses in Kuwait, after the chilling murder of a domestic worker by her employer’s 17-year-old son this month.
‘As Fun As Possible’: Inside a New Rave in Manila
SADOMASODISCO is a space for everyone to be themselves.
An Introvert’s Guide to Surviving the Holidays
No embarrassing dance numbers or backhanded comments about your physical appearance this holiday season.
Fit Check: Head in the Clouds Manila
How has festival fashion changed in the last two years? We went to 88rising’s Head in the Clouds Manila to find out.
The Teen Magazine Raised an Entire Generation of Girls. Where Is It Now?
Nostalgic posts on social media show that there’s a longing for the unique guidance and glamour that teen magazines provided in their heyday.
The Founder of 8chan Is Facing Death Threats for Going After QAnon
After spending the last few years calling for the deplatforming of 8chan, site creator Fred Brennan now fears for his life.
Motorbike Assassins Shoot Dead Filipino Journalist in ‘Brazen’ Drive-By Ambush
The murder took place in the capital Manila, an especially bold act even in a country that ranks seventh most dangerous in the world for journalists.
I’m Tired of Christmas Starting in September
The Filipino tradition of having “the longest Christmas in the world” is exhausting.
People (Try To) Recall Their Wildest Drunk Moments
“They asked for our IDs, but none of us had them because we barely even had clothes on, so we all gave fake names as the guards put them down on their blacklist.”
Germany’s ‘Biggest QAnon Mouthpiece’ Arrested in the Philippines
Oliver Janich, who has 150,000 Telegram subscribers, was arrested over an outstanding arrest warrant in Germany for inciting violence against politicians.
The Humble Tortang Talong Is the Best Egg Dish in the World
Tortang talong is a go-to meal that’s easy to eat and difficult to fuck up.
The Grit and Glamour of Manila’s 90s Rave Culture
This photographer’s archive is a time capsule of a spirited time in the Philippine capital.