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Siege of Marawi enters third month: Military battles Islamist snipers with 'unlimited ammunition'
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte says he is prepared to wait for a year for the end of the siege which has killed more than 500 people.
David Sim Jul 24, 2017
Duterte extends martial law in southern Philippines to crush Isis affiliated militants
The president's critics accuse him of using law to realise his "dictatorial ambitions."
Isabelle Gerretsen Jul 22, 2017
Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte insults 'lousy' America and shuns Trump's invitation
Controversial president bashes his country's most important ally again.
IBT UK Contributor Jul 21, 2017
Philippines President Duterte makes another rape joke: You can mess with Miss Universe but not kids
'Maybe I will even congratulate you for having the balls to rape somebody when you know you are going to die,' he said.
Vasudevan Sridharan Jul 15, 2017
Decomposed bodies of suspected victims of Isis-linked group found in Marawi city
All the civilians were reportedly wearing orange shirts as seen in the Isis-inspired execution videos.
Nandini Krishnamoorthy Jul 13, 2017
Marawi crisis: Philippines military's botched air strike kills its own soldiers again
The latest misdirected air strike killed 2 soldiers and injured 11 others.
Vasudevan Sridharan Jul 13, 2017
Philippines top lawmaker calls for 5-year extension of martial law in Mindanao but army casts doubt
Filipino military says 5-year-long martial law will be 'too long' and insists final decision rests with President Duterte.
Vasudevan Sridharan Jul 10, 2017
Philippines may introduce Muslim-only ID cards 'to identify terrorists' as Marawi siege continues
Rights group calls for outright rejection of Muslim-only ID cards system, deeming it 'a collective punishment'.
Ludovica Iaccino Jul 06, 2017
Duterte threatens to eat Abu Sayyaf Islamists' internal organs seasoned with salt and vinegar – for third time
The Philippines president's 'cannibalistic' warning comes after bodies of decapitated Vietnamese sailors were found.
Vasudevan Sridharan Jul 06, 2017
Duterte: I said to President Obama 'f**k you, you can go to hell' for mistreating me
Philippines president says he is more comfortable with President Donald Trump than he was with Barack Obama.
Vasudevan Sridharan Jul 03, 2017
One year of Rodrigo Duterte: 12 months, 12 controversial moments from the Philippines strongman
Duterte has admitted to personally killing criminals and launched tirades at Barack Obama and Pope Francis.
Lydia Smith Jun 30, 2017
In pictures: Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte's past as the gun-toting mayor of Davao City
Duterte once revealed that he once threw a suspected kidnapper out of a moving helicopter when he was mayor of Davao City.
David Sim Jun 29, 2017
A year of Duterte: The bodies pile up, but the price of drugs goes down [Warning: Graphic images]
Over the past year, Duterte's brutal war on drugs has resulted in thousands of deaths, yet the street price of crystal meth in Manila has fallen.
David Sim Jun 29, 2017
Philippines to imprison anyone who doesn't sing national anthem 'with fervour'
If senate approves bill, offenders will have to pay up to £1,560 and/or spend one year in jail.
Ludovica Iaccino Jun 28, 2017
Philippines Islamists forcing female captives into sex slavery in Marawi
Manila's military also said Maute militants were pushing captives to loot abandoned houses in the region.
Vasudevan Sridharan Jun 28, 2017
Negotiations with Isis 'will not help' Philippines retake control of Marawi
Leader of Isis-affiliated group offered to free kidnapped priest in exchange for his parents, held by police.
Ludovica Iaccino Jun 27, 2017
Where is Duterte? Philippines says president 'alive and well' amid disappearance from public eye
The Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has been missing in action for the past 6 days.
Nandini Krishnamoorthy Jun 27, 2017
Roman Catholic priest abducted by Isis-linked militants spotted 'alive' in besieged Marawi
Fighting to liberate Filipino town resumes as temporary ceasefire to allow Eid celebrations ends.
Ludovica Iaccino Jun 26, 2017
Australia deploys aircraft to Philippines in fight against Islamic State-linked militants in Marawi
Australia's two P-3 Orion aircraft will provide aerial support to Philippines ground forces.
Vasudevan Sridharan Jun 23, 2017
Philippines military steps up battle for Marawi, hoping to defeat Islamists by Eid al-Fitr
The military has regularly overstated its position, claiming fighting would be over "within days". It is now in its fifth week.
David Sim Jun 20, 2017
History of Islamic terrorism in the Philippines as Isis fights for control of Marawi
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte, who has expended huge amounts of political and military capital on his war on drugs, has been forced to change tack and tackle Isis-affiliated Muslim extremists in their own 'back yard' of Mindanao.
Daniele Palumbo Jun 17, 2017
Muslims disguise their Christian neighbours with hijabs to flee Isis-besieged Marawi
Fighting continues in Philippines city where trapped civilians face death due to bombings and starvation.
Ludovica Iaccino Jun 15, 2017
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte 'unusually' missing in public
Presidential spokesperson says the Philippine president is tired and resting.
Vasudevan Sridharan Jun 15, 2017
The fog of war: What is really going on in Marawi?
How much progress is the Philippines military making in its fight to reclaim Marawi from Isis-linked Maute jihadists? The answer depends on who you choose to believe.
David Sim Jun 13, 2017
Manila casino attack a 'lone-wolf' terror act says top Filipino lawmaker contradicting police's claim
At least 36 people were killed when after a gunman stormed into a casino complex near the Philippines capital Manila.
Nandini Krishnamoorthy Jun 03, 2017
'You can each rape 3 women, I'll protect you,' Duterte jokingly tells Philippines troops
Philippines president tells military personnel implementing martial law they have his full support.
Vasudevan Sridharan May 27, 2017
The rise of Islamist beliefs and terror groups in Southeast Asia
Attacks in Indonesia and the Philippines this week point to the rise of Isis-affiliated groups networks across the region.
David Sim May 25, 2017
Philippines army battles Isis-linked militants that invaded Marawi and took Christian hostages
Militants are using Christians and a priest as human shields and have threatened to execute captives.
David Sim May 25, 2017
Duterte declares martial law in southern Philippines
The president who is in Russia has decided to cut short his official visit and return to Manila.
Rachel Middleton May 23, 2017
Duterte to be conferred honorary doctorate by Russian state-run university
Earlier, the firebrand leader had declined to accept honorary degree from University of Philippines.
Vasudevan Sridharan May 22, 2017
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