Philippines

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

Of the 25 crewmen on board the MV Giang Hai, 17 were rescued by the Filipinio Coast Guard and soldiers.

Ananya Roy Feb 20, 2017

Lawyers say toddler suffered a permanent disability and seek $200k in damages

Paul Wright Feb 19, 2017

'Sextortion-selling firm' has dozens of computers, modems and CCTV monitors seized.

Jason Murdock Feb 17, 2017

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

William Watkinson Feb 17, 2017

Abu Sayyaf has threatened to behead the German hostage if ransom is not paid by 26 February.

Ananya Roy Feb 16, 2017

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

Romil Patel Feb 13, 2017

The 6.5 magnitude quake was triggered by movement in the Philippine fault, which sits in the Pacific 'Ring of Fire'.

Ananya Roy Feb 11, 2017

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

Nandini Krishnamoorthy Feb 10, 2017

Confrontation comes after corrupt officers allegedly murdered South Korean businessman.

Tom Porter Feb 08, 2017

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

Callum Paton Feb 06, 2017

The New People's Army (NPA) killed seven Filipino troops prior to Duterte's call to arms.

Callum Paton Feb 03, 2017

Earlier, President Duterte had urged army generals to help him in the war against drugs.

Divya Kishore Feb 01, 2017

The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency will now take the front seat in the drug war.

Romil Patel Jan 31, 2017

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

Sofia Lotto Persio Jan 31, 2017

Human Rights group has said the incentives to kill drug dealers and users has created an "economy of murder".

Callum Paton Jan 31, 2017

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

Nandini Krishnamoorthy Jan 28, 2017

The Miss Universe Organisation is owned by Luis Singson who acquired it from Donald Trump in September 2015.

Nandini Krishnamoorthy Jan 27, 2017

Ban emerges days after country's users top PornHub's time spent per-visit stats for third year running.

Oliver Cragg Jan 16, 2017

EU envoy to the Philippines Franz Jessen said the bloc is also working to assist the country's anti-drug campaign.

Ananya Roy Jan 16, 2017

Filipino president U-turns after previously branding martial law an 'exercise in futility'.

Romil Patel Jan 16, 2017

A Korean and a Filipino were kidnapped in October from a ship that was sailing to Australia from South Korea.

Nandini Krishnamoorthy Jan 14, 2017

The move could be strongly opposed by the Catholic Church in the Christian-majority nation.

Vasudevan Sridharan Jan 12, 2017

'I might go down in history as the butcher,' the president of the Philippines said.

Romil Patel Jan 10, 2017

A life-sized statue is paraded through the streets for the "Traslacion" procession.

Staff Reporter Jan 09, 2017

The icon, referred to as The Black Nazarene, is thought to have healing powers.

Alex Wheeler Jan 09, 2017

After thousands of deaths, outsiders wonder how the leader still has overwhelming support. The answer is simple.

Shelton Woods Jan 05, 2017

President Rodrigo Duterte recently said that "Isis seems to be everywhere", including among his family members.

Sofia Lotto Persio Jan 05, 2017

The firebrand president believes the Islamic State group is behind the recent blasts in the country.

Ananya Roy Jan 04, 2017

Russian warships Admiral Tributs and Boris Butoma arrived on Tuesday for a four-day goodwill visit.

Divya Kishore Jan 03, 2017