President Rodrigo Duterte seeks six-month extension to ongoing bloody drug war.
Moynihan found riddled with bullets with a sign reading 'Pusher to the celebrities, you'll be next'.
Philippine militant group Abu Sayyaf frees 3 Indonesian hostages a day after it released Norwegian captive.
The Filipino president recently appointed retired Major General Alexander Balutan as the new general manager of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office.
Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Liu Zhenmin said he hopes Manila can meet Beijing halfway.
Countries across South East Asia adopt hardline anti-narcotics policies that may only make things worse.
'It's simply a matter of principle for me,' the president of the Philippines said.
US says it will remain committed to its alliance with the Philippines until it receives any communication from Manila.
Veloso, a Filipina maid, was sentenced to death for drug trafficking but her execution has been delayed following a global outrage.
'They are now charged with grave misconduct by violation of the anti-drugs law,' one official said.
Duterte has told Indonesia its military can enter Philippine waters and kill pirates.
President Duterte has previously threatened to withdraw the Philippines from the United Nations.
Obama shook hands with all the leaders, except Duterte, before signing off from the last meeting of the summit.
Obama had earlier cancelled a meeting with Duterte after the Philippines president called him a 'son of a b***h'.
Families take solace in traditional funeral rights as killings continue with impunity.
The state department says it wants an atmosphere that is cordial and open to strong cooperation.
Duterte's a 'colourful guy' but 'I want a productive meeting,' said Obama of the decision to cancel.
Abu Sayyaf Islamist militant group has claimed responsibility for the blast that killed 14 and injured 70 on 2 September.
Those who fail the drug test will be sent for rehabilitation before being given college admission.
The two leaders are expected to meet for the first time in Laos on the sidelines of East Asia Summit.
The country's president has accused the senator of corruption and has recommended that she resign.
Nearly 50 armed Islamists storm the Marawi City Jail in southern Philippines freeing up to 28 inmates.