Street children in Philippines and World.

National Institute for Policy Studies President Mario Taguiwalo explains the economic and social background that gives birth to Philippine civil society. He expounds on its rise during the Marcos dictatorship and its continued flourishing in restored democracy. He speaks of civil society as the central channel of engaging politicians due to the lack of ideologically based political parties in the country.

Ahmaddin

Zimbabwe’s electoral commission has begun announcing official results in the country’s presidential and parliamentary elections after a long delay fuelled fears of vote rigging.

Cybele Arnaud