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Filipinos join Gay Pride March

The rain did not stop students and members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community from parading through the University of the Philippines campus in Quezon City, Philippines, on...

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Birth control law supporters, critics stage rallies in Manila

Supporters and critics of the controversial responsible parenthood and reproductive health law staged rallies outside the Supreme Court of the Philippines in Manila on Tuesday, July 9, as justices...

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Protests erupt as Philippine president delivers State of the Nation Address

Protesters from different sectors of Philippine society marched to Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City on Monday, July 22, ahead of President Benigno Aquino III's State of the Nation Address. Aquino is...

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Anti-government protests in the Philippines turn violent

PART 1: http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-1009295 These people are really determined to express what they say is the true state of the nation. Even without rally permits, groups from different sectors of...

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Hundreds join anti-China protests in the Philippines

Hundreds of people staged a protest outside the Chinese Consular Office in Makati City, Philippines, on Wednesday, July 24, to denounce China's claim to disputed areas in the West Philippine Sea (South...

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Acting like lawmakers

These are the lawmakers of the day. They are young, passionate and idealistic. They’re also students from various high schools and colleges across the country. And for two days, the Philippine Senate...

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Social media fuels massive anti-graft rally in Manila

MANILA, Philippines — After a click and a post online, Filipinos from all levels of society came together for one purpose. At Quirino Grandstand in Manila, they expressed anger over the...

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Facebook post sparks massive anti-graft rally in Manila

After just a click and a post online, Filipinos from all levels of society came together with one goal in mind. At the Quirino Grandstand in downtown Manila, they expressed anger over the...

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Will military action make things right or better?

Does the US really want to put a stop on the Syrian crisis or does it want to escalate things? While there's a possibility that the Syrian government may have used chemical weapons on its own people,...

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Will military action make things right or better?

Does the US really want to put a stop on the Syrian crisis or does it want to escalate things?

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Harry Potter now in Filipino

Just last month, the Harry Potter series reached a milestone as fans marked the 15th anniversary of its first publication in the United States. But shortly after that celebration, the well-loved novel...

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Mandela book of condolence at University of the Philippines

A book of condolence has been opened at the University of the Philippines in Quezon City for anyone wishing to pay their respects to the former South African President Nelson Mandela.

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Inside Manila's forgotten landmark

Manila is home to a lot of historical spots, monuments, plazas, heritage sites, and landmarks; many of them I never knew even existed. Of course, many people know about Intramuros and Old Manila. But I...

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iReport Interview: Life As An Astronaut

Filipino iReporter Jeric Pena asks NASA astronaut Steve Swanson on how it's like to be in space. Question: "In your opinion, what form of training or experience best prepared you for life in space?"...

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iReport Interview: Life in the International Space Station

Filipino iReporter Jeric Pena asks NASA astronaut Steve Swanson about life in the International Space Station. Question: "What specific experiment you're doing right now that could change how we see...

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Flag placing at Manila American Cemetery for Memorial Day

My mom, sister and I went to the Manila American Cemetery early today to help in placing thousands of American and Philippine flags by the graves of more than 17,000 service members. Dozens of...

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