Philippines

October 08, 2021

Friday marks the end of the weeklong window for candidates to file paperwork to run for president of the Philippines in next year’s general elections. The list includes a world-renowned boxer and two children of former presidents.

Free speech

Nobel Peace Prize is 'a testament to how truth prevails,' Rappler journalist says

The World

October 08, 2021

The Norwegian Nobel Committee has given the Nobel Peace Prize to journalists for the first time since 1935. Sofia Tomacruz, who works at Rappler with one of this year's two winners, Maria Ressa, joined The World's host Marco Werman to discuss the significance of the announcement.

Top of The World

Journalists Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov awarded Nobel Peace Prize

The World

October 08, 2021

Journalists Maria Ressa of the Philippines and Dmitry Muratov of Russia have been awarded this year’s Nobel Peace Prize. Also, a blast at a mosque in Kunduz, Afghanistan, has left more than 100 people dead or wounded. And, Iraq is set to hold parliamentary elections on Sunday.

Global Politics

Southeast Asia allies express concern over US commitment amid Afghanistan crisis

The World

August 24, 2021

Yun Sun, a co-director of the East Asia Program at the Stimson Center in Washington, DC, discussed these issues with The World's host, Marco Werman.

Global Politics

Philippine president reverses threat to void long-standing defense deal with the US

The World

August 02, 2021

After years of pushing a narrative of anti-Americanism and Filipino nationalism, President Rodrigo Duterte reversed his decision to void a long-standing defense agreement with the US. Analysts say Manila is in need of American assistance to counter Chinese aggression.

COVID-19

Vaccine mandates aren’t new. But do they work?

The World

June 23, 2021

With lagging vaccine campaigns and threats of the new delta variant, some world leaders are prompted to impose vaccine mandates.

Human rights activists hope international court will help end Duterte's deadly war on drugs in the Philippines

The World

June 18, 2021

The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court has taken a crucial step this week that may lead to an official investigation into the thousands of killings linked to Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s bloody, yearslong war on drugs.

Top of The World

Prospects of a ceasefire offer hope to ending violence between Israel and Hamas

The World

May 20, 2021

Top of the World: Officials close to the negotiations between Israel and Hamas say a ceasefire could be announced in the next 24 hours as hostilities continue. And South Korean President Moon Jae-in is on a four-day visit to Washington, hoping to revive stalled talks with North Korea. Also, Russia assumes the chairmanship of the eight-nation Arctic Council bloc, as the US tries to oppose Moscow’s plans to set maritime rules.

COVID-19

Filipinos hesitant about getting COVID jab after dengue fever vaccine debacle

The World

May 19, 2021

After a major controversy over a dengue fever vaccine, Filipinos are vaccine-wary when it comes to the COVID-19 jab.

COVID-19

Vaccine hesitancy: A nationwide challenge in the Philippines

The World

May 19, 2021

After a major controversy over a dengue fever vaccine, many Filipinos are vaccine-weary when it comes to the COVID-19 jab.

Philippines

A star-studded list of candidates files for president in the Philippines

Nobel Peace Prize is 'a testament to how truth prevails,' Rappler journalist says

Journalists Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov awarded Nobel Peace Prize

Southeast Asia allies express concern over US commitment amid Afghanistan crisis

Philippine president reverses threat to void long-standing defense deal with the US

Vaccine mandates aren’t new. But do they work?

Human rights activists hope international court will help end Duterte's deadly war on drugs in the Philippines

Prospects of a ceasefire offer hope to ending violence between Israel and Hamas

Filipinos hesitant about getting COVID jab after dengue fever vaccine debacle

Vaccine hesitancy: A nationwide challenge in the Philippines

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