Philippines Sex Strike Brings Peace up on 09/14/2011

As the civil war ends in Libya, Sub-Saharan Africans fear recriminations

Displaced by fighting, one indigenous community in the Philippines didn't want food or shelter -- only training to stand up for their rights.

UN High Commissioner for Refugees António Guterres, on a visit to Somalia, urges stepped up assistance to people inside the country.

Jackson Emile lives in Leogane, epicentre of Haiti's 2010 earthquake. He lost his father and vital documents. Without these he struggles to keep his land and rebuild his life.

Australians are prominent in the Philippine sex tourism industry, where 100,000 children are trafficked every year. Watch World News Australia 6.30pm nightly and 10.30pm Mon-Fri on SBS ONE.

Rice farmers in the Philippines have found an ally as they try to protect their crops from pests and the effects of global warming. Farmers use ducks to help keep the water in their paddies fresh, and to get rid of weeds and other pests that could damage their crops. Duck manure also works as a good organic fertiliser, which helps to decrease the amount of money farmers spend on harmful pesticides. Integrated rice-duck farming was first introduced to the country in the early 1990s. However, it has not been easy to convince more farmers to let go of their dependence on chemicals. Al Jazeera's Marga Ortigas reports from Bukidnon, in southern Philippines.

The ABS-CBN News channel exclusive interview with President Aquino as he answers questions from the world Internet community

www.excitingcebu.com/about-rusty-ferguson/ I've been living in the Philippines since early 2008 and soon moved to Bogo City Bogo is a wonderful little city located in Northern Cebu Province. Cebu is in the central part of the Philippines. I like to walk around town, talking to Filipino while I take pictures and sometimes video. This is a collection of video shot over about nine months. It shows daily life in Bogo. The public market, people hanging out in the town plaza or on the streets of Bogo. You will also see my monkey, George. Naughty little boy that he was. You'll see Jollibee and you'll see their mascot The Bee with his girlfriend dancing int he popular fast food restaurant. You'll see pretty Filipina and friendly pinoy (Filipino men). It is a bit longer than most video but it was put together after a reader of my blog asked for it.

Cebu City, Philippines -- Waterfront Hotel and Casino is creeping with fight fans as Rey "Boom Boom" Bautista tries to bury the hatchet as he meets with Alejandro "Zorrito" Barrera for the second time. Here's the fight, blow by blow. Rey "Boom Boom" Bautista vs. Alejandro "Zorrito" Barrera (featherweight) Round 1 Both men are hell bent on knocking out each other. Hard round to judge. Could go either way. Bautista, 10-9 Round 2 Just like the first round. Bautista and Barrera are trading bombs in the middle of the ring. Bautista landed a very powerful left hook that staggers Barrera. Bautista, 10-9 Round 3 Bautista landed serious shots to the head. Barrera stunned but still holds his own. Bautista presses the attack and straight left to Barrera's jaw. Barrera is down and beats the count. Bautista launches another assault and nails Bautista to the canvas. Barrera counted out. Bautista wins by KO.

Coke bottles light up Filipinos' lives. Amazing!