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May 27, 2020
Two American astronauts are set to make history on a SpaceX rocket launching from the Kennedy Space Center today. The European Union and Japan have unveiled huge stimulus packages to help economies rebound in the wake of the coronavirus crisis. Also, Twitter slaps a fact-check label on US President Donald Trump's tweets for the first time. In China, officials are urging a change to a long-standing chopstick tradition. And, bilingual comedians are working to reach their audiences through the pandemic.
Global Politics
Manila seeks safer roads with women bus drivers
The World
February 22, 2011
Traffic in Manila is a nightmare. Privatized buses get some of the blame for causing chaos. And some say the roads would be better with more female drivers, so city officials are giving it a try. Reporter Jason Strother has the story.
Guns in southern Philippines
The World
March 31, 2008
Orlando de Guzman reports from the Sulu Archipelago, a dangerous region in the southern Philippines where rebels with suspected links to al Qaeda are active, and so are US-backed government troops trying to hunt the rebels down
Business, Economics and Jobs
Weak dollar hurts Filipino poor
The World
April 02, 2008
Many poor families in the Philippines rely heavily on US dollars sent home by Filipinos working overseas, and Orlando De Guzman reports from Manila on how the dollar's falling value against the Philippine peso is affecting their budgets.
Business, Economics and Jobs
The price of rice
The World
April 11, 2008
The BBC's Jonathan Head reports from Manila on the steeply rising price of rice around the world.
Business, Economics and Jobs
Global crisis hurts Filipino wallets
The World
February 17, 2009
Millions of families in the Philippines rely on a paycheck sent home from a family member working overseas. Now as jobs around the world are drying up, these remittances are also going down. Reporter Sunshine de Leon has the story from Manila.
Arts, Culture & Media
Geo answer
The World
March 10, 2009
For today's Geo Quiz, we were looking for six countries involved in territorial disputes in the South China Sea. The answers are: Brunei, China, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan and Vietnam.
Conflict & Justice
Filipino boxing hero
The World
May 01, 2009
The BBC's Mike Costello reports on Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao -- a hero back home who's going for a world light welterweight crown tomorrow in Las Vegas.
Sports
Filipino boxer update
The World
May 04, 2009
Anchor Lisa Mullins has an update on Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao.
Business, Economics and Jobs
Recession Hits Immigrants in the Health Care Industry
The World
May 26, 2009
The health care industry is considered relatively recession proof. But not for everyone. In Los Angeles, many Asian immigrants are struggling to keep their health care jobs. The World's Jason Margolis reports.
Global Politics
Philippines brace for second typhoon
The World
October 05, 2009
Residents of the Philippines are scrambling to prepare for Typhoon Parma. This storm is expected to hit just days after another storm, Typhoon Ketsana, killed more than 200 people. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Glen Marboloc of Oxfam in Manila.