This week’s selection of news, sports, lifestyle, entertainment and human interest photos from the Philippines and around the globe
The Commission on Elections’ “Oplan Baklas” kicked into full swing and critics said this was a violation of the constitutional right to freedom of speech.
Meanwhile, some countries in Asia are now holding religious festivals, and as the winter gets colder in China, the competition heats up at the Beijing Olympics.
Check back for more of these striking visuals in the coming weeks.