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Nanette Castillo in Manila on Monday night watching the livestream from the first day of former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte’s committal hearing at The Hague.

For more than eight years, Nanette has been waiting for Rodrigo Duterte to pay

The first day of the former Philippine president’s committal hearing for crimes against humanity took place in The Hague on Monday. In Manila, families of the dead gathered to watch the livestream.

  • Zach Hope

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The airport and its crowd during a holiday period.

Set your expectations low and arrive early at this airport

There are increased flights from Australia, including with Qantas, but this place will make you appreciate the world’s great airports even more.

  • Julietta Jameson
The blinding lights of the Red Light District.

The family holiday that took a sickening turn and ended with a father behind bars

An Australian man on holiday with his wife and three children began messaging a stranger on social media. When he returned home, officers swooped.

  • Clare Sibthorpe
Lechon: crispy skin pork.

If you love roast pork, this is the best place in the world

Its aroma fills an entire neighbourhood. People come from far away, battling notorious traffic, for a whiff. Or a bite. Or a whole pig.

  • Brian Johnston
Philippine Airlines premium economy.

Airline review: Philippine Airlines (PAL) premium economy, Manila to Sydney

It's hard to complain when you're sitting in Premium Economy and there's no-one sitting next to you.

  • Steve Meacham
Downtown Manila.

Manila, The Philippines things to do: Expert tips from an expat

A favourite haunt for this expat is La Mesa Eco Park - the last rainforest in Manila.

  • Belinda Jackson
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The correct way to watch something on a plane: With headphones.

Airline review: Philippine Airlines business class, Sydney to Manila

The passenger next to me decides to watch an expletive-laden documentary - without headphones.

  • Steve Meacham
The Manila Hotel.

The Manila Hotel: Philippines' first luxury hotel where the Beatles caused a diplomatic incident

​General Douglas MacArthur returned, but The Beatles got out of town... The Manila Hotel has some tales to tell.

  • Steve Meacham
Makati skyline, metro Manila.

Best things to see and do in Makati, Manila: Expert expat travel tips

The city has a surprising number of hidden and rooftop bars perfect for cocktails on warm nights.

  • Belinda Jackson
A photo of the former First Lady Imelda Marcos with Prince Charles, alongside some of her incredible collection of shoes.

See Imelda Marcos' legendary collection of shoes at Marikina Shoe Museum in Manila

At Marikina Shoe Museum, you'll find some of Imelda Marcos' notoriously extravagant collection.

  • Steve Meacham