Duterte Dossier

The president explained that it was people from the lower classes who were most likely to peddle drugs.

Lara Rebello Mar 09, 2017

Duterte told a cabinet meeting that Tobacco company Mighty Corporation attempted to bribe him 'with millions'.

Ananya Roy Mar 07, 2017

Arturo Lascanas said he wanted to confess to the killings because of his 'fear of God'.

Nandini Krishnamoorthy Mar 06, 2017

Police chief Ronald dela Rosa says the drug trade has returned to the streets of Manila.

Nandini Krishnamoorthy Feb 27, 2017

The dramatic development comes a day after she called President Rodrigo Duterte a 'mass murderer'.

Tareq Haddad Feb 24, 2017

Perfecto Yasay said Xi made the promise during Duterte's visit to Beijing in October when the two sought to patch up rocky ties.

Nandini Krishnamoorthy Feb 23, 2017

Yasay reiterated the official stand of the Philippines to not push China to abide by international tribunal ruling.

Nandini Krishnamoorthy Feb 22, 2017

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.

Alex Wheeler Feb 20, 2017

The retired police officer said he was paid to kill a radio talk show host who was critical of the Philippines leader.

Lara Rebello Feb 20, 2017

Sara's offer came after her father called off peace talks with the rebels.

Nandini Krishnamoorthy Feb 20, 2017

Senator Leila de Lima, who has voiced her strong criticism of Duterte's war on drugs, also took part in the rally.

Nandini Krishnamoorthy Feb 18, 2017

Senator Antonio Trillanes claims he possesses proof of the hidden assets.

William Watkinson Feb 17, 2017

The Philippines president would retreat to his rest house in Davao city and has no public event scheduled on Valentine's Day.

Nandini Krishnamoorthy Feb 14, 2017

Leila de Lima pointed to comments from President Rodrigo Duterte that he wants her 'locked up in jail'.

Romil Patel Feb 13, 2017

Jesus Dureza said he was 'embarrassed' because of his nephew's actions.

Nandini Krishnamoorthy Feb 10, 2017

In December 2016, the Philippines president said he planned to close all forms of online gambling in the country.

Lara Rebello Feb 10, 2017

President Duterte and his cabinet revoke Regina Lopez's decision to close 23 mines.

Rachel Middleton Feb 10, 2017

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte lamented that the media 'are not really attuned to his character'.

Nandini Krishnamoorthy Feb 09, 2017

The Philippine president calls the erring policemen 'rotten to the core'.

Vasudevan Sridharan Feb 08, 2017

Tentative peace in the Philippines deteriorated after communist forces killed six soldiers.

Callum Paton Feb 06, 2017

The Philippines president recently suspended all police action related to the ongoing drug war.

Ananya Roy Feb 06, 2017

The influential body will say the president has caused a 'reign of terror' in their country.

Tareq Haddad Feb 04, 2017

The Philippines president said he could no longer trust the law enforcement agencies.

Nandini Krishnamoorthy Feb 02, 2017

The rebels accused President Duterte of not keeping his promise to release all political prisoners.

Nandini Krishnamoorthy Feb 01, 2017

Sulu Sea is infamous for the presence of the jihadist rebel group Abu Sayyaf.

Sofia Lotto Persio Jan 31, 2017

US would not build anything in the Philippines against the consent of Duterte's government, the envoy said.

Nandini Krishnamoorthy Jan 31, 2017

The firebrand Filipino leader also threatens to scrap the security deal between the two countries.

Nandini Krishnamoorthy Jan 30, 2017

The president plans to create a new anti-narcotics command to continue his war on drugs.

Lara Rebello Jan 30, 2017

The Philippines president warned a war would ensue putting civilians in danger if the militants are not eliminated.

Nandini Krishnamoorthy Jan 28, 2017

'Trump and Duterte are on the same page when it comes to illegal drugs crackdown,' a Filipino official said.

Nandini Krishnamoorthy Jan 23, 2017