Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has frequently left his country for overseas visits. Filipinos facing steep inflation and food shortages at home wonder how that jet-setting benefits them. A MARTÍNEZ, HOST: The World Economic Forum wrapped…

In the Philippines, a surge in the price of onions has left people rationing the vegetable. The president, the weather and shady business dealings are all being blamed for the shortage. LEILA FADEL, HOST: In the Philippines, the humble onion has been…

Life around the world is returning to pre-pandemic normal this winter. In the Philippines, people are looking forward to the New Year with hope that they will stay healthy and happy. EMILY FENG, HOST: Like many places around the globe, life in the…

The Philippines has boosted its military presence in the South China Sea after spotting numerous Chinese fishing boats in its coastal waters. Washington is supporting Manila in the dispute. SCOTT SIMON, HOST: The Philippines says that there're…

Indonesia's overhaul of its criminal code has alarmed human rights advocates, who say the updated version enshrines numerous anti-democratic practices. A MARTÍNEZ, HOST: Indonesia has updated its criminal code with a number of free speech…

Indonesia has passed a new criminal code that prevents anyone in the country from having extramarital sex and restricts political freedoms. MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: Sex outside of marriage and living together without being married are crimes…

Age is an issue in Malaysia's parliamentary election. For older politicians, including the 97-year-old former prime minister who is contesting a seat, their fate may rest with young voters. LEILA FADEL, HOST: Joe Biden will turn 80 years old in a few…

The Philippines has been rocked by news that the highest ranking official in the country's correction bureau has been charged with the murder of a high-profile radio host. STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: Investigators in the Philippines allege a criminal…

Former Philippine Senator and human rights campaigner Leila de Lima, a high-profile critic of former President Rodrigo Duterte and his deadly drug war, arrives at her hearing on illegal drug charges at the Muntinlupa Trial Court in Manila on Aug. 26.…

The case of a jailed former senator who had spoken out against then-President Rodrigo Duterte highlights concerns about democracy in the Philippines. ARI SHAPIRO, HOST: As we look at the state of democracy around the world, let's turn to the…

There's growing fear that the rift between the U.S. and China could cause economic instability in the wider Indo-Pacific region. SCOTT SIMON, HOST: Chinese and U.S. officials have been discussing a meeting possibly between President Xi Jinping and…

A plane carrying House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and her delegation departs Taipei on Wednesday. Taiwanese Foreign Ministry/Handout/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images hide caption Taiwanese Foreign Ministry/Handout/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images When House…

The namesake son of an ousted dictator took the presidential oath in Manila after one of the greatest political comebacks in recent history. Outgoing President Rodrigo Duterte was at the ceremony. A MARTINEZ, HOST: Ferdinand Marcos Jr., son and…

A pandemic and soaring oil prices would be a challenge for any incoming leader. But Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is the son of dictator who abused Filipinos' rights, and his mother plundered billions. A MARTINEZ, HOST: Perhaps the biggest challenge facing…

Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is the presumptive winner of the Philippines presidential election. The son of the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos is on track for a historic margin of victory. STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is the presumptive winner…

Ferdinand Marcos, Jr., the son of the Philippine strongman ousted in the 1980s, has been elected in a landslide to become the Southeast Asian country's next president. AILSA CHANG, HOST: The Philippines has a presumptive winner for its presidential…

The election contest pits Ferdinand Marcos Jr., son of the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos, against outgoing Vice President Leni Robredo, who heads a movement to stop the return of the Marcos dynasty. A MARTINEZ, HOST: Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the son of…

Voters in the Philippines go to the polls Monday for that country's presidential elections. We take a look at the last days of the campaign there. SCOTT SIMON, HOST: Voters in the Philippines go to the polls on Monday. Vice President Leni Robredo is…

Philippine Vice President Leni Robredo is the only woman in the 10-person presidential race in the Philippines. Fake news purports to connect her daughter to sexually explicit material. Maria Tan/AFP via Getty Images hide caption Maria Tan/AFP via…

Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr., the son of the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos, speaks during a rally as he campaigns for the presidency in February in Manila. Ezra Acayan/Getty Images hide caption Ezra Acayan/Getty Images History could come full…