Philippines

During Holy Week in the Philippines, Christian devotees allow themselves to be nailed to a cross. Here's why

Manila shoots for place at Asia's gambling table with new mega-casino

Opening of Solaire Resort & Casino marks beginning of Philippines push to join ranks of Macau and Singapore

Decision comes amid rising tensions over disputed island. Most Chinese netizens seem to support the move

You love them, but do they? The workhorses of the Asian bar circuit reveal the songs that test their will to live

Wind in your face, water bottle in hand, Air Supply on tinny speakers … to see the Philippine provinces the local way, travel like a local

Plus: Why their new tourism tagline isn't going down so well

Capturing the color and characters that make up the 'festival of smiling faces'

Typhoon Megi hits the Philippines with winds of 225 kph and heavy rainfall