Philippines
Underground, Above Board
Since 1991, small-scale miners in the Philippines have been banned from using explosives or machinery, but digging by hand has long been unviable even for those keen to follow the law. Now they are organizing to defend their livelihoods.
Manila's Abandoned ‘Heroes’
The government of the Philippines continues to encourage overseas work, but there is little redress for victims of trafficking. After years in Syria, Lucy Cayamba took shelter at her country’s embassy in Damascus during the pandemic. Her pursuit of justice has consumed every single day of the life she has had to rebuild.