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The COVID-19 Vaccine Protest Movement Is Far Ahead of the Vaccine Itself
Extremism, instability, and a contorted new definition of “civil liberties” have fed into a global anti-vax movement at the worst possible time.
Criticism Hounds Fake Beach Meant to Ease COVID Stress in the Philippines
The project has faced strong opposition from environmentalists and others who claim it’s symbolic of the government's superficial response to issues.
The Pandemic Has Made Life Worse for Rohingya Refugees in Indonesia
Accessing work and healthcare is increasingly challenging for those who sought a new life in the Muslim-majority nation.
Why Malaysians Want to Bring Back a ‘Witchcraft Murderess’
Power-hungry politicians beware. This is the story of Malaysia's infamous witch doctor Mona Fandey.
Philippine Priests Bless Pets in Socially Distant Drive-Through Ceremony
Animal lovers hopped in their cars for the annual ceremony in the Catholic-majority country, which has one of the world’s worst coronavirus outbreaks.
World-Renowned Island in Philippines Reopens to Tourists Despite Case Surge
The Philippines has the highest official infection count in Southeast Asia.
Media Freedom Across Globe Stifled During Pandemic, Report Says
The non-profit Freedom House says democracy and human rights have suffered amid the fight against COVID.
‘Epidemic’ of Unintended Pregnancies in Philippines Amid Lockdown Measures
The country has had pandemic restrictions in place for more than six months.
Millions of People Watched an Indonesian Journalist Interview an Empty Chair
The mock sit-down was meant to be with the health minister, who has come under fire for his handling of the pandemic.
Rights Groups Urge ‘Emergency’ Decriminalization of Abortion in Philippines
In the Catholic-majority country, women who have an abortion can face six years in jail. The pandemic has made the problem worse.
Cambodia’s Beautiful Gibbons Could Be Vulnerable to COVID-19, Study Warns
New research found that gibbons alter their behavior in the presence of tourists, which could lead to weakened immune systems that make them susceptible to infection.
Myanmar Bans Eating at Restaurants as Coronavirus Cases Surge
The government also imposed stay at home orders to stem the spread of coronavirus.