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Photo of the Day: Aqua Waters in the Philippines

Rocks jut out from aqua waters in Aurora, Philippines on May 8, 2013. (jojo nicdao/Flickr)
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Rocks jut out from aqua waters in Aurora, Philippines on May 8, 2013. (jojo nicdao/Flickr)

May 9th by Tahiat Mahboob | Comments

Photo of the Day: Harvesting Season in The Philippines

Farmers work in a field full of golden crops in San Joaquin, Philippines on April 1, 2013. (Eduardo S. Seastres)
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Farmers work in a field full of golden crops in San Joaquin, Philippines on April 1, 2013. (Eduardo S. Seastres)

April 23rd by Tahiat Mahboob | Comments

Photo of the Day: Into the Woods in The Philippines

A dense grove of trees at Batangas Beach, Philippines on March 13, 2013. (jojo nicdao/Flickr)
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A dense grove of trees at Batangas Beach, Philippines on March 13, 2013. (jojo nicdao/Flickr)

March 14th by Tahiat Mahboob | Comments

South China Sea Relationship Status? It’s Complicated

Amid heightened territorial tensions over the South China Sea, protestors shout anti-China slogans and hold banners as they march towards the Chinese embassy in downtown Hanoi on Dec. 9, 2012. (Hoang Dinh Nam/AFP/Getty Images)
Policy

Recognizing that a holistic view is imperative for resolving regional tensions, Asia Society is convening leading academics and policy makers for a multi-day conference in New York, March 13 through 15.

March 13th by Andrew Billo | Comments

Photo of the Day: Sloping Green Terraces in The Philippines

Clouds blanket vibrant green mountainsides in Ifugao, Philippines on February 18, 2013. (aileron/Flickr)
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Clouds blanket vibrant green mountainsides in Ifugao, Philippines on February 18, 2013. (aileron/Flickr)

February 19th by Tahiat Mahboob | Comments

Philippines' UN Suit Against China More About Honor Than Action

Policy

Asia Society's Andrew Billo says the Philippines filing of legal claims against China over the South China Sea does not mean the country will risk jeopardizing economic relations with its powerful neighbor.

January 28th by Andrew Billo | Comments

2012: Psy, J-Lin Define Asian 'Zeitgeist' According to Google

Korean artist Psy (C) performs his worldwide hit
Lifestyle

"Gangnam Style" and Jeremy Lin sweep through Asia. We present the top searches in China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan and Vietnam.

December 17th by Boruo Chen | Comments

Typhoon Bopha Claims Over 280 Lives in the Philippines [UPDATED]

NASA satellites see Typhoon Bopha heading toward the Philippines. (NASA Goddard Photo and Video/Flickr)
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The most southerly typhoon ever recorded in the Western Pacific hits southern Philippines, forces 40,000 people to evacuate their homes.

December 5th by Tahiat Mahboob | Comments

Angered by China's New Passport Map, India, Vietnam and the Philippines Retaliate

China's new controversial e-passport map. (TimeWeekly/Weibo)
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A map of China in new Chinese passports includes disputed territories — Kashmir, and islands in the South China Sea — and upsets Asian neighbors.

November 28th by Boruo Chen | Comments

Photo of the Day: Braving the Flood in Philippines

A man bikes through a flooded field in Laguna, Philippines on August 10, 2012. (IRRI Images/Flickr)
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A man bikes through a flooded field in Laguna, Philippines on August 10, 2012. (IRRI Images/Flickr)

October 30th by Tahiat Mahboob | Comments

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