A guide to working in Hong Kong for Filipina domestic helpers
For most domestic helpers, leaving their home country and their family behind to care for another family is a tough decision. Luckily, Hong Kong is one of the friendliest and …
For most domestic helpers, leaving their home country and their family behind to care for another family is a tough decision. Luckily, Hong Kong is one of the friendliest and …
Humans have become adept at destroying natural habitats. Indeed, we’re so good at it we’ve changed the very makeup and climate of our planet. But there may be signs the …
Many analysts have seen China’s rapidly growing naval power as a sign that Australia needs to rethink its defence strategy in the Asia-Pacific region. Indeed, China has made remarkable …
They say the perfect cup of coffee does not exist, but the French press has a few words for those doubters — “I beg to differ!” In spite of its …
China’s economic expansion into the Pacific Islands region raises critical questions for both the islands and Australia. What happens if infrastructure loans by Chinese banks and authorised state enterprises to …
The whale shark is the largest fish in the world, but much of its lifecycle remains shrouded in mystery. These gentle giants gather in just a handful of places around …
For a while now, the city of Manila has been providing an entirely different reason for people to visit the Philippines. Typically, people have visited to enjoy the natural beauty …
If you want to travel the world and see the best it has to offer, then you need to add these five surreal places to visit in the Philippines. Here’s …
If you have ever dreamed of visiting the Caribbean, you may be pleased to know that now is a good a time as any. The Caribbean is a beautiful corner …
The recent détente in relations between north and south Korea — and America — has got many people asking what a unified Korea would look like? The western viewpoint usually …
Tour guides, boat operators and other tourism professions on Siargao Island are taking the initiative to improve their local environment and secure their livelihoods. Keith Anthony S Fabro reports: Siargao …
Many business owners are beginning to recognise the advantages of expanding their business operations into the Philippines. This stunning island nation offers a strong and capable workforce that is open …
We all love to travel. Whether it is exploring new places, trying new cuisine, meeting new people or understanding diverse cultures, everything about travelling is exciting. If you can’t relate …
Plastic waste contaminates our food, water and air. Many are calling for a global ban on single-use plastics because throwing them “away” often means into our river systems and then …
A good night’s sleep is essential for mind and body, and a mattress is what makes a restful night possible. But finding a great mattress in the Philippines can be …
With its terrible traffic, creaking infrastructure noise and pollution, it’s not difficult to understand why many travellers avoid Manila. However, keen backpacker Zoe Stephens argues that with a fresh pair …
The first week of July is not normally one that brings great events in world politics. Around that time, the northern hemisphere normally shifts into summer holiday mode. Recently, this …
Tom Smith, a lecturer in International Relations at the UK’s University of Portsmouth, gives his assessment of President Duterte as he passes his first year in office. The views of …
In the past decade, more than 800 journalists have been killed in the course of their work according to UNESCO, while hundreds more have been assaulted, imprisoned or harassed. …
Dumaguete City, also known as “The City of Gentle People” or “The University Town” is more lively and cosmopolitan than your average provincial capital. It’s also becoming one of the …
It may be hard to imagine that you can end up lost in a jungle, or any similar wild environment, but why not be prepared if such situation comes up? …
I think somebody needs to remind President Duterte that although he is head of state of the Philippines, it’s not ‘all about him’ and his fragile ego. Yesterday, for example, …
In-house police investigators have concluded that the jail cell carefully hidden behind a hinged bookcase at a Manila police station was not “secret” — and has cleared officers involved of …
US President Donald Trump’s recent friendly phone conversation with Rodrigo Duterte, during which he invited the Philippine president to the White House, raised questions about his penchant for closeness …
Scientists are constantly working to stay one step ahead of influenza viruses, amid an acceleration of new flu strains infecting humans. Much of their focus is on Asian countries, such as …
CHINESE EMPIRE: There was once a country at the very centre of the world, whose position was recognised as such by peoples both far and wide. Today, we call that …