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Philippines top lawmaker calls for 5-year extension of martial law in Mindanao but army casts doubt
Filipino military says 5-year-long martial law will be 'too long' and insists final decision rests with President Duterte.
Vasudevan Sridharan Jul 10, 2017
Philippines may introduce Muslim-only ID cards 'to identify terrorists' as Marawi siege continues
Rights group calls for outright rejection of Muslim-only ID cards system, deeming it 'a collective punishment'.
Ludovica Iaccino Jul 06, 2017
One year of Rodrigo Duterte: 12 months, 12 controversial moments from the Philippines strongman
Duterte has admitted to personally killing criminals and launched tirades at Barack Obama and Pope Francis.
Lydia Smith Jun 30, 2017
Satellite images reveal China has built new military facilities on South China Sea's Spratly islands
China has new missile shelters, runways and radar and communications facilities on the disputed Spratly islands in the South China Sea.
David Sim Jun 30, 2017
In pictures: Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte's past as the gun-toting mayor of Davao City
Duterte once revealed that he once threw a suspected kidnapper out of a moving helicopter when he was mayor of Davao City.
David Sim Jun 29, 2017
A year of Duterte: The bodies pile up, but the price of drugs goes down [Warning: Graphic images]
Over the past year, Duterte's brutal war on drugs has resulted in thousands of deaths, yet the street price of crystal meth in Manila has fallen.
David Sim Jun 29, 2017
Latest Marawi photos: Beheaded civilians found as siege enters sixth week
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
Philippines military steps up battle for Marawi, hoping to defeat Islamists by Eid al-Fitr
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
History of Islamic terrorism in the Philippines as Isis fights for control of Marawi
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
Muslims disguise their Christian neighbours with hijabs to flee Isis-besieged Marawi
Fighting continues in Philippines city where trapped civilians face death due to bombings and starvation.
Ludovica Iaccino Jun 15, 2017
The fog of war: What is really going on in Marawi?
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
Japanese tourists shot dead in Philippines, bodies cut into pieces and thrown into sea
The Philippines coast guard said three men have confessed to the crime.
Ananya Roy Jun 05, 2017
Gunman storms Resorts World hotel complex close to Manila airport
Police say the gunman is dead and was acting alone.
Brendan Cole Jun 01, 2017
Families rescued from Marawi, city besieged by Isis-linked militants
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
10 government soldiers killed and 8 wounded in friendly fire in Philippines
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
Siege of Marawi: Latest photos of battle to retake city from Isis-linked Maute group
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
The rise of Islamist beliefs and terror groups in Southeast Asia
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
Philippines army battles Isis-linked militants that invaded Marawi and took Christian hostages
Militants are using Christians and a priest as human shields and have threatened to execute captives.
David Sim May 25, 2017
Duterte wants Russian precision bombs as he embarks on his first official trip to Moscow
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
'Smoke in public and face jail' says Philippine president Duterte
Sweeping law passed ahead of 'World No Tobacco Day'
Brendan Cole May 19, 2017
Major-general, running mate... and sexy dancer join Duterte's administration
Philippine president appoints yet more high-ranking military men to Cabinet.
Rachel Middleton May 11, 2017
Philippines steps up security after foreign governments warn of kidnap threat
US, UK and Canada advise against travel to popular Filipino tourist destinations.
Rachel Middleton May 10, 2017
Duterte's cooperation vital to counter North Korea, White House says on Trump's invite to Filipino counterpart
US President Donald Trump extended his invitation to Rodrigo Duterte during a 'very friendly' phone call on 29 April.
Ananya Roy May 01, 2017
Duterte warns Islamists again: 'I'll eat you alive – just give me vinegar and salt'
The warning comes after a Filipino soldier was found decapitated by Abu Sayyaf militants.
Vasudevan Sridharan Apr 24, 2017
Philippines envoy to UK defends Duterte's bloody drug war after Liam Fox sparks backlash
UK trade minister came under fire for suggesting Britain and Duterte's Philippines could have "shared values".
Lara Rebello Apr 12, 2017
Abu Sayyaf leader behind German hostage Jurgen Kantner's beheading killed in Bohol encounter
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 2017: Christians around the world mark the start of Holy Week
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
2 Isis suspects arrested in Manila were allegedly plotting terror attacks in Kuwait and Philippines
Husayn Al-Dhafiri, a Kuwaiti national and his Syrian wife, Rahaf Zina, were arrested on 25 March.
Ananya Roy Apr 07, 2017
True cost of Philippines gold-mining: Poverty-stricken workers risk health for precious metal
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
Philippine youth theatre group perform musical against President Duterte's war on drugs
Over 8,000 drug addicts and dealers have been killed since Duterte took office in June 2016
Oli Gamp Apr 02, 2017
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