‘Filipiñana review’: A cool-eyed satire set in sweltering Manila
Rafael Manuel’s debut feature unfolds entirely inside a Manila luxury resort, exposing stark class divides through meticulous visuals and quiet satire.
US-Iran fighting overshadows ASEAN meeting in Manila
Renewed US-Iran fighting has overshadowed the ASEAN meeting in Manila, where ministers aim to address Myanmar’s conflict and South China Sea disputes.