Aya Lowe
Channel NewsAsia
Philippines
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One year after deadly siege, Philippine forces remain on red alert in Marawi
MANILA: They call them the “Hijab Troopers”. In the aftermath of the Marawi siege of a year ago, 105 female soldiers from the Philippine armed ... → Read More
Eat, drink and be merry in Poblacion, one of the coolest places in Manila now
Want to experience a different side of the Philippines? Channel NewsAsia’s Aya Lowe shows you some of the hottest spots in Makati. → Read More
In Shenzhen, tech entrepreneurs chase the Chinese dream
SHENZHEN: Zhao Wen Fa did not grow up rich, but he had ambition. He knew that if he wanted to make something of himself, he would have to go somewhere with the infrastructure that would allow him to. So he set his sights on the up-and-coming Chinese city of Shenzhen. Zhao was working for a state-owned enterprise for very little money when he decided to quit and start his own business in the… → Read More
Solving Japan's ageing population woes with robots
TOKYO: In the main recreational area of Shin Tomi Rest Home in Tokyo, a crowd of the home’s elderly residents have gathered to sing and dance and get their daily dose of exercise. A childish voice sings while waving her hands in the air and having the audience follow every movement. Holding court is not a care worker but Pepper the robot. “Pepper is cute so I’m enjoying talking to her. I never… → Read More
Philippines targets stronger showing at SEA Games despite domestic problems
Philippines has not topped the medal tally since 2005 when it last hosted the biennial meet but this year, it is looking to boost its standings. → Read More
‘A month or two’ more needed to liberate Marawi City, says Philippines Defence Secretary
The army was unprepared for the rebels' capabilities, while the government was "in denial" over the involvement of foreign IS fighters, said Mr Delfin Lorenzana on Conversation With. → Read More
Time for ASEAN to unite against the threat of homegrown terrorism?
MANILA: On May 23, Militants from the Maute and Abu Sayyaf groups stormed into the city of Marawi in Mindanao and occupied large parts of it. Claiming allegiance to Islamic State (IS), they laid siege to buildings, homes, places of worship and took hostages. Three months on, there is no clear end in sight for the Philippine troops who continue to battle the militants. And the siege is no longer… → Read More
The Philippines: a cruise around the stunning islands of Palawan
Palawan offers gorgeous beaches, aquamarine waters and secluded coves. Now, an ethical boat tour meanders wherever passengers choose to go, and offers a close-up of village life on the water’s edge. By Aya Lowe → Read More
Pollution-plagued Manila set to spark an electric transport revolution
Aya Lowe: Philippine capital road-tests ambitious and sustainable scheme to ease traffic congestion and pollution problems → Read More
Typhoon Rammasun puts Philippine disaster preparedness to the test
As the fiercest storm since Haiyan lands, the Philippines is keen to prove it has learned lessons from last year's tragedy → Read More