Philippines president Duterte confirms he personally killed three men
The bombastic Rodrigo Duterte claimed he had killed criminals in the southern city.
Philippines not to protest against China's military installations in Spratly Islands
Foreign Minister Perfecto Yasay said the country does not want to increase tensions with China on the South China Sea dispute.
US agency withholds aid to Philippines after 'troubling' remarks from Duterte
White House calls Duterte's admission of personally killing people 'deeply troubling'.
Duterte debuts in Forbes most powerful people list, Putin continues to dominate at the top
US President-elect Donald Trump was ranked second, while Barack Obama slipped to 48th rank.
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Leni Robredo, who was barred from attending cabinet meetings, said staying in Duterte's cabinet had become 'untenable'.
Trump backs Philippines' drug war and believes it is the right way to handle the issue, Duterte says
The Philippines president said he was sure Trump will be a good president for the US.
Duterte warns Isis-linked local Maute group not to force him to wage a war against them
The group is active in Lanao del Sur province, where Duterte's security convoy was hit by a blast recently.
Duterte threatens to include human rights activists in kill list if drug menace worsens
The Philippine president likened the country's drug problem to stage 2 cancer.
Blast hits Duterte's security convoy and injures 9 ahead of his visit to Mindanao's Marawi city
Seven members of the presidential security guard were wounded in the blast, one of whom was seriously injured.
Duterte says he 'spanks' female police officers when he is angry
But it's all done in jest, the president of the Philippines claimed.
Duterte's narco-list contains 'about 5,000 to 10,000 government officials'
The president says he is ready to submit the names to the National Security Council by the end of the month.
Philippine National Police to sack 174 personnel who tested positive for drugs
Director General Ronald dela Rosa said he will not allow their reinstatement as long as he is alive.
Philippines army mounts major offensive against Isis-linked militants
Dozens of Maute militants occupy key positions in Butig town as Filipino soldiers lay siege.
Duterte says it is common sense to declare disputed Panatag Shoal no-fishing zone, urges China to act
Duterte recently proposed to his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping to turn the disputed shoal into a marine sanctuary.
Duterte 'tough but warm and charming', New Zealand foreign minister says
The Philippines president stopped over in Auckland on his way to Manila after attending APEC summit in Peru.
Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao hints at running for Philippines presidency in 2022
Pacquiao is keen on a rematch with Floyd Mayweather.
China's Xi Jinping open to Duterte's proposal of turning Panatag Shoal into marine sanctuary
Xi said China and Philippines should see the disputed Scarborough Shoal as a "symbol of cooperation."
Duterte meets his 'hero' Vladimir Putin, complains about west's 'hypocrisy and bullying'
The Russian president invites the Philippines leader to visit Moscow.
Protests as former dictator Ferdinand Marcos given heroes' burial
Many in the Philippines are angered by the way Marcos's family had kept the timing of the burial secret.
Duterte invites refugees to Philippines: 'I will welcome them until we are filled to the brim'
The president attacked Western nations for their decision to close borders and restrict entry for asylum seekers.
Fugitive drug criminal brought back to Manila from UAE
Mayor Rolando Espinosa Sr, the fugitive's father, was recently killed in a police shootout in a jail.
Duterte says he can get along with Trump because he has not 'meddled' in human rights issues
The Philippine president also said he has faith in the president-elect's plans against illegal immigrants.
Duterte considered resigning over disregard for rule of law and country's slow justice system
The Philippine president said he has started the groundwork for possible suspension of habeas corpus.
Rodrigo Duterte says he will scrap human rights 'bulls**t' to hunt down Isis
Duterte said south-east Asia could become destination of choice for Isis fighters fleeing Middle East.
Arms purchase from US on with President Duterte's blessings, Philippine police chief says
'We're paying, not begging for it,' Philippine National Police Director General Ronald Dela Rosa said.
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