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Bali sex ban: Indonesian tourists will not face charges

The new law, dubbed the "Bali bonking ban," punishes unmarried couples who engage in sexual activity with up to a…

December 14, 2022

Indonesia’s sex ban deters visitors, but residents are at risk

The recently passed Indonesian criminal code will not endanger visitors to Bali, according to the island's governor, who dismissed worries…

December 12, 2022

Maria Ressa launches “How to Stand Up to a Dictator” in Philippines

Maria Ressa, Nobel laureate and CEO of Rappler, presented her book How to Stand Up to a Dictator in the…

December 11, 2022

DMW wants OFWs in DFA’s legal help fund legislated

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is advocating for a bill that will institutionalize the inclusion of overseas Filipino workers…

December 10, 2022

China Bank names new president

The Sy family-owned China Banking Corp. has chosen Romeo Uyan Jr. president and CEO, replacing William Whang, who will retire…

December 10, 2022

What the new sex laws in Indonesia will mean for tourists

As the Covid epidemic decreases, international tourists are returning to the famous resort island of Bali, inspiring optimism that Indonesia's…

December 9, 2022

Time Magazine named Zelenskiy of Ukraine “Person of the Year” 2022

Wednesday, December 7, 2022, Time magazine awarded Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy 2022's "Person of the Year," citing his fortitude in…

December 8, 2022

Time’s “Heroes of the Year” for 2022 are the women of Iran

On Wednesday, December 7, Time magazine named the Iranian women its "Heroes of the Year" for 2022, honoring their struggle…

December 8, 2022

Bella Hadid wins at Fashion Awards

On Monday, December 5, Valentino designer Pierpaolo Piccioli and model Bella Hadid were among the winners at the London Fashion…

December 6, 2022

Singapore is turning the page on its troubling LGBT history

For decades, Singapore's government upheld the controversial 377A statute, which prohibited intercourse between two men and was inherited from British…

December 5, 2022

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