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The Philippines’ forgotten siege: Marawi’s long road to recovery
thenewhumanitarian.org

It has been almost six years since hundreds of thousands of civilians were displaced by the country’s longest urban battle. Why have so few returned?

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In Trending

Drivers strike over plan to remove aging Philippine jeepneys

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine transport groups launched a nationwide strike Monday to protest a government program drivers fear would phase out traditional jeepneys, which have become a cultural icon , and other aging public transport vehicles. — March 6, 2023

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In Correctional Facilities

Drugs, jacuzzis and a horse: the anarchic Philippines prison where anything can be bought

After raids at the New Bilibid prison identified thousands of contraband goods, the management of the country’s prisons is in the spotlight — March 3, 2023

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In Overseas Workers

About 61% of overseas foreign workers from the Philippines are women, says statistics authority

Overseas foreign workers from the Philippines are often subjected to long working hours and exploitation. CNBC's JP Ong reports. — March 10, 2023

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In History

How the CIA Used 'Vampires' to Fight Communism in the Philippines

Back in the Cold War craziness of the 1950s, a CIA operative in the Philippines used the local folklore myth of the blood-sucking aswang to try and scare off communist rebels. Did it work? — March 8, 2023

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In Business

SF's Queer, Filipina-Owned Chocolate Shop Celebrates Love Year-Round

Kokak Chocolates makes organic truffles and bars that taste like kalamansi, pizza and even ramen. — March 9, 2023