BBC News - Philippines Direct

30 May 2014 Last updated at 11:51

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

Fading influence Is the power of the Catholic church on the wane?

Reviving Filipino tribal tattoo art The dedicated few keeping the practice alive

Basketball mania You will find one of these everywhere you go

After the storm Why the Philippines' economy is bouncing back

Your pictures: Philippines Photos from the BBC's global audience

From peanuts to millions Five tales of life-changing experience

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