BBC News - Philippines Direct

30 May 2014Last updated at 11:51

Next tech tiger?The attractions of starting up in the Philippines

Fading influenceIs the power of the Catholic church on the wane?

Reviving Filipino tribal tattoo artThe dedicated few keeping the practice alive

Basketball maniaYou will find one of these everywhere you go

After the stormWhy the Philippines' economy is bouncing back

Your pictures: PhilippinesPhotos from the BBC's global audience

From peanuts to millionsFive tales of life-changing experience

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