Italy and the Philippines

Owen Bennett Jones presents stories from Alan Johnston in Italy and Kate McGeown in the Philippines.

Young Italians looking abroad

Italian migration has influenced cultures around the world. But while emigration is a huge part of Italy's history, for younger generations it is also part of the present. Around one in three young Italians is unemployed, and they are increasingly looking abroad for new jobs and a better life.

Witches, black cats and big sticks

The Philippine island of Siquijor has a perfect combination of sun, white sand and blue seas. But behind the natural beauty lies something stranger - a world filled with spirits ... and witches.