Philippines

The military has warned the number of residents killed by rebel "atrocities" could rise sharply as troops capture more ground.

David Sim Jun 28, 2017

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

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

Fighting continues in Philippines city where trapped civilians face death due to bombings and starvation.

Ludovica Iaccino Jun 15, 2017

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

The Philippines coast guard said three men have confessed to the crime.

Ananya Roy Jun 05, 2017

Police say the gunman is dead and was acting alone.

Brendan Cole Jun 01, 2017

Brigadier General Restituto said 960 civilians had been rescued and an estimated 1,000 residents remained trapped in the city.

David Sim Jun 01, 2017

The incident comes a week after President Duterte imposed martial law to fight Isis militants in the island of Mindanao.

Divya Kishore Jun 01, 2017

Tens of thousands of people have fled Marawi since 23 May, when militants seized part of the city, taking Christians hostage.

David Sim May 30, 2017

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

Militants are using Christians and a priest as human shields and have threatened to execute captives.

David Sim May 25, 2017

President Rodrigo Duterte will be on an official five-day visit to Moscow to meet PM Dmitry Medvedev and President Vladimir Putin.

Karen Noronha May 22, 2017

Sweeping law passed ahead of 'World No Tobacco Day'

Brendan Cole May 19, 2017

Philippine president appoints yet more high-ranking military men to Cabinet.

Rachel Middleton May 11, 2017

US, UK and Canada advise against travel to popular Filipino tourist destinations.

Rachel Middleton May 10, 2017

US President Donald Trump extended his invitation to Rodrigo Duterte during a 'very friendly' phone call on 29 April.

Ananya Roy May 01, 2017

The warning comes after a Filipino soldier was found decapitated by Abu Sayyaf militants.

Vasudevan Sridharan Apr 24, 2017

UK trade minister came under fire for suggesting Britain and Duterte's Philippines could have "shared values".

Lara Rebello Apr 12, 2017

Muamar Askali, alias Abu Rami, served as the militant group's spokesman and had appeared in several beheading videos.

Ananya Roy Apr 12, 2017

Palm Sunday commemorates the day Christians believe Jesus entered Jerusalem and was welcomed as the messiah only to be crucified five days later.

Alex Wheeler Apr 10, 2017

Husayn Al-Dhafiri, a Kuwaiti national and his Syrian wife, Rahaf Zina, were arrested on 25 March.

Ananya Roy Apr 07, 2017

Miners sift through hundreds of kilos of sand and clay, gathering roughly a quarter of a gram of gold dust.

Alex Wheeler Apr 04, 2017

Over 8,000 drug addicts and dealers have been killed since Duterte took office in June 2016

Oli Gamp Apr 02, 2017

Gary Alejano has charged the Philippine president with corruption and 'betrayal of public trust'.

Nandini Krishnamoorthy Mar 30, 2017

Reports suggest that all Malaysian nationals have been freed from the captivity of the Islamist group.

Divya Kishore Mar 27, 2017

Aurelio Agacac, the victim was discovered in the remote village of Basakan.

Divya Kishore Mar 25, 2017

The latest kidnapping took place hours after 2 Malaysian sailors were rescued from the Isis-linked group.

Ananya Roy Mar 24, 2017

Dutch charity Terre De Hommes introduces 'Sweetie' program to scare off paedophiles.

Mark Piggott Mar 19, 2017

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

Ananya Roy Mar 07, 2017