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Sea Turtle Poaching and High Demand in China
The Chinese have a taste for turtle, and that’s led to a rise in poaching endangered sea turtles off the coast of the Philippines. Some Philippines military leaders think the poachers may also be doing lead work for the Chinese military.
Philippines Wary of China’s Stance in the South China Sea
China’s big appetite for energy is expected to double over the next quarter-century. It already imports more than half of its oil and natural gas, and it’s looking to the resource-rich South China Sea, claiming almost the whole thing as its own. But Vietnam, Brunei, Malaysia, Taiwan and the Philippines also have claims there.
Philippines Floods Declared a National Calamity
In the Philippines, authorities are investigating what went wrong on Mindanao Island over the weekend.
Remembering Frazier’s Epic Fight with Muhammad Ali
Former world heavyweight boxing champion Joe Frazier died yesterday of cancer on Monday at the age of 67. For our Geo Quiz, we’re looking for the Asian city where the third fight between Frazier and Muhammad Ali took place in 1975.
The Godmothers of Chick Rock Release ‘Play Like a Girl’
June and Jean Millington have been dubbed “The Godmothers of Chick Rock.” The two sisters were born in the Philippines. In 1961 they moved to California and discovered rock and roll. They became full blown rock stars in the 1970s with their group Fanny. The sisters have a new album out, it’s called “Play Like a Girl.”
Filipino Workers in Japan: Economic Migrants or Victims of Sex Trafficking?
Every year, thousands of Filipino women travel to Japan. They work in so-called hostess clubs in Tokyo. But according to the US government, they are victims of sex trafficking.
A Solar Powered Voyage Around the World
The Geo Quiz follows a unique catamaran around the globe, one of its stopovers was in Southeast Asia, in a nation of more than 7,000 islands.
The Persistence of Blood Feuds in the Philippines
A nasty clan system of blood feuds continues in the Philippine state of Mindanao.
Foreign Teachers Used to Fill Shortages in the US Now Face Victimization
Despite their importance, some foreign teachers have been victimized by the recruiters and by school districts.
Foreign-trained doctors kept out of practice in US
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As the baby boom generation in the US ages, demand for medical care will grow. One possible solution would be to allow more foreign-trained doctors to work in the US. Many are ready and willing to practice, but the US system for residency keeps them out of the running. Marina Giovannelli of WLRN-Miami has more. Download MP3
Charmaine Clamor’s jazzipinho style
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Los Angeles-based Filipina jazz singer Charmaine Clamor performs for us in our studio, just days after singing for the President of the Philippines. Clamor speaks to anchor Marco Werman about her recent visit to Manila and her style of jazz, which she likes to call “jazzipinho”. Download MP3Video: Charmaine performs live at WGBH studios
Philippines marks 25 years since Marcos
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Simone Orendain reports from Manila on the 25th anniversary of the Philippines’ “People Power” revolution, which toppled dictator Ferdinand Marcos. Download MP3
Manila seeks safer roads with women bus drivers
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Traffic in the Phillippine capital, 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. Download MP3
No justice yet for Philippines’ massacre
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It has been one year since the Philippines experiences the worst political violence in its history. Fifty eight people were massacred in the southern part of the country and more than half of them were journalists. Reporter Sunshine de Leon tells us that attempts to prosecute those responsible have been dragging. Download MP3 (Image: Magalhães)
Living on garbage in the Philippines
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Trash is cash for many living in the Quezon City dumpsite near Manila in the Philippines but it’s also perilous. Ten years ago a pile of rain soaked garbage crashed down, burying nearly 300 squatters. That set off a move to convert the site into a controlled waste operation but the program is due to end by December – and the trash continues to grow. Reporter Simone Orendain visited the dumpsite. (Photo: Simone Orendain) Download MP3
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