Duterte Dossier

The president also gave EU lawmakers the middle finger as he continues to make international headlines.

Romil Patel Sep 22, 2016

Priests and church-goers in Manila held candle-light vigil for 3,000 dead in drugs war.

Sean Williams Sep 21, 2016

Moynihan's father was accused of being involved in the heroin trade and died aged 55.

Romil Patel Sep 20, 2016

Senator Leila de Lima, who was ousted from leadership of panel investigating drug killings, faces corruption allegations.

David Sim Sep 20, 2016

Government spokesperson says Filipino-Americans in New York are planning to oust the controversial leader.

Vasudevan Sridharan Sep 20, 2016

A self-confessed former hitman has testified that the Philippine president ordered scores of murders.

Tom Porter Sep 19, 2016

President Rodrigo Duterte seeks six-month extension to ongoing bloody drug war.

Vasudevan Sridharan Sep 19, 2016

Moynihan found riddled with bullets with a sign reading 'Pusher to the celebrities, you'll be next'.

Tareq Haddad Sep 18, 2016

Philippine militant group Abu Sayyaf frees 3 Indonesian hostages a day after it released Norwegian captive.

Vasudevan Sridharan Sep 18, 2016

The Filipino president recently appointed retired Major General Alexander Balutan as the new general manager of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office.

Divya Kishore Sep 17, 2016

Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Liu Zhenmin said he hopes Manila can meet Beijing halfway.

Nandini Krishnamoorthy Sep 14, 2016

Countries across South East Asia adopt hardline anti-narcotics policies that may only make things worse.

David Sim Sep 13, 2016

'It's simply a matter of principle for me,' the president of the Philippines said.

Romil Patel Sep 13, 2016

US says it will remain committed to its alliance with the Philippines until it receives any communication from Manila.

Nandini Krishnamoorthy Sep 13, 2016

Veloso, a Filipina maid, was sentenced to death for drug trafficking but her execution has been delayed following a global outrage.

Lara Rebello Sep 13, 2016

'They are now charged with grave misconduct by violation of the anti-drugs law,' one official said.

Romil Patel Sep 11, 2016

Duterte has told Indonesia its military can enter Philippine waters and kill pirates.

Ananya Roy Sep 10, 2016

President Duterte has previously threatened to withdraw the Philippines from the United Nations.

Priyanka Mogul Sep 09, 2016

Obama shook hands with all the leaders, except Duterte, before signing off from the last meeting of the summit.

Ananya Roy Sep 09, 2016

Obama had earlier cancelled a meeting with Duterte after the Philippines president called him a 'son of a b***h'.

Pavitra Dwibhashyam Sep 08, 2016

Families take solace in traditional funeral rights as killings continue with impunity.

Marianne Dardard Sep 07, 2016

The state department says it wants an atmosphere that is cordial and open to strong cooperation.

Harriet Sinclair Sep 07, 2016

Duterte's a 'colourful guy' but 'I want a productive meeting,' said Obama of the decision to cancel.

Mary Papenfuss Sep 06, 2016

Abu Sayyaf Islamist militant group has claimed responsibility for the blast that killed 14 and injured 70 on 2 September.

Nandini Krishnamoorthy Sep 03, 2016

Those who fail the drug test will be sent for rehabilitation before being given college admission.

Nandini Krishnamoorthy Sep 02, 2016

The two leaders are expected to meet for the first time in Laos on the sidelines of East Asia Summit.

Nandini Krishnamoorthy Aug 31, 2016

The country's president has accused the senator of corruption and has recommended that she resign.

Lara Rebello Aug 30, 2016

Nearly 50 armed Islamists storm the Marawi City Jail in southern Philippines freeing up to 28 inmates.

Vasudevan Sridharan Aug 28, 2016

The target of the hit was the five-year-old's grandfather.

Romil Patel Aug 27, 2016

Women reportedly hired as they can get close to targets without arousing suspicion.

Nandini Krishnamoorthy Aug 26, 2016