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Philippines: Ex-policeman confesses to killing 200 people as part of 'death squad' under Duterte
Arturo Lascanas said he wanted to confess to the killings because of his 'fear of God'.
Philippines Police 'ready to go back' to Duterte's war on drugs
Police chief Ronald dela Rosa says the drug trade has returned to the streets of Manila.
Philippines Senator Leila De Lima arrested after fierce criticism of Duterte's drug war
The dramatic development comes a day after she called President Rodrigo Duterte a 'mass murderer'.
Xi Jinping promised Duterte China will not build on Scarborough Shoal, Philippine minister says
Perfecto Yasay said Xi made the promise during Duterte's visit to Beijing in October when the two sought to patch up rocky ties.
Philippine minister doubts South China Sea issue with Beijing can be solved 'during our lifetime'
Yasay reiterated the official stand of the Philippines to not push China to abide by international tribunal ruling.
Philippines President Duterte ordered police to murder criminals says former member of 'Davao death squad'
Retired policeman Arturo Lascanas said he was one of the ringleaders of the "death squad" that began operating when Rodrigo Duterte became mayor of the city in 1988.
'Davao Death Squad' member confesses to conducting assassinations on Duterte's orders
The retired police officer said he was paid to kill a radio talk show host who was critical of the Philippines leader.
Duterte's daughter Sara offers her 'hand in peace' to Philippines communist rebels
Sara's offer came after her father called off peace talks with the rebels.
Tens of thousands of Filipino Catholics protest against death penalty and Duterte's drug war
Senator Leila de Lima, who has voiced her strong criticism of Duterte's war on drugs, also took part in the rally.
Philippine senator accuses President Rodrigo Duterte of stashing £40m in hidden bank accounts
Senator Antonio Trillanes claims he possesses proof of the hidden assets.
Firebrand Duterte takes a day off to celebrate first Valentine's Day as president with family
The Philippines president would retreat to his rest house in Davao city and has no public event scheduled on Valentine's Day.
Philippines senator 'prepares for worst-case scenario' amid possible arrest at anytime
Leila de Lima pointed to comments from President Rodrigo Duterte that he wants her 'locked up in jail'.
Nephew of Duterte's adviser caught selling crystal meth amid ongoing Philippine drug war
Jesus Dureza said he was 'embarrassed' because of his nephew's actions.
Duterte calls 'to intensify the fight against illegal gambling' with new executive order
In December 2016, the Philippines president said he planned to close all forms of online gambling in the country.
Philippines: Environment minister slams government for siding with big businesses on mines closure
President Duterte and his cabinet revoke Regina Lopez's decision to close 23 mines.
Duterte admits he speaks the truth only 2 out of 5 times, the rest are 'jokes'
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte lamented that the media 'are not really attuned to his character'.
Duterte to send rogue police officers to fight Abu Sayyaf dreaded for beheadings
The Philippine president calls the erring policemen 'rotten to the core'.
President Duterte restarts bloody war against Maoist rebels
Tentative peace in the Philippines deteriorated after communist forces killed six soldiers.
Philippines: Military says they will not fail Duterte who wants armed forces to aid drug war
The Philippines president recently suspended all police action related to the ongoing drug war.
Catholic Church of Philippines to slam Duterte's drug war
The influential body will say the president has caused a 'reign of terror' in their country.
Duterte to use Philippines military in drugs war, threatens to 'kill more' traffickers and addicts
The Philippines president said he could no longer trust the law enforcement agencies.
Maoist-led rebels in Philippines to end unilateral ceasefire raising fear of guerrilla warfare
The rebels accused President Duterte of not keeping his promise to release all political prisoners.
Duterte asks for China's intervention in fighting pirate-infested waters in Philippines
Sulu Sea is infamous for the presence of the jihadist rebel group Abu Sayyaf.
US envoy rejects Duterte's accusation that Washington is building arms depot in Philippines
US would not build anything in the Philippines against the consent of Duterte's government, the envoy said.
Duterte accuses US of creating 'permanent' arms facilities in Philippines
The firebrand Filipino leader also threatens to scrap the security deal between the two countries.
Duterte to disband Philippines' anti-drugs units following murder of South Korean by rogue cops
The president plans to create a new anti-narcotics command to continue his war on drugs.
Duterte pleads to Muslim rebels: Do not provide shelter to Islamic State militants
The Philippines president warned a war would ensue putting civilians in danger if the militants are not eliminated.
Duterte shares Trump's policy of putting country's interests first
'Trump and Duterte are on the same page when it comes to illegal drugs crackdown,' a Filipino official said.
Duterte to Catholic churches: 'When we were making confessions to you, we were being molested'
The Philippines President hurled abuses at Catholic churches and priests over their criticism of his drug war.
Duterte to visit China for second time signalling closer ties
Duterte likely to participate in China-led multi-national summit under 'One Belt, One Road' initiative in May.