Philippines

Duterte says foreign critics can keep their aid, Philippines can "do without" America

To mark 100 days in power President Roberto Duterte of the Philippines says he does not care about US and EU threats to cut aid, and that his country does not need the Americans any more.

07/10/2016

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Owners have their pets blessed in Manila

Hundreds of pet owners have had their animals blessed at a Manila shopping mall on Saturday, ahead of the feast day of Saint Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of…

02/10/2016

Philippines

Philippines President likens himself to Hitler, wants to kill 3 million drug addicts

The leader, who backs vigilante death squads in his war on drugs, appeared to answer critics who call him a dictator by likening himself to the Nazi leader.

30/09/2016

Philippines

False alarm sparks full response in Manila

A Saudi Arabian Airlines flight was isolated at Manila airport in the Phillipines on Tuesday morning, when a hijack alarm was accidentally pressed by the pilot.

20/09/2016

Philippines

Philippine hitman says he heard Duterte order killings

A self-proclaimed hit-man in the Philippines says he heard the country’s president order extra-judicial killings in the early ’90s.

15/09/2016

Cinema

First Filipino win at Venice Film Festival

Filipino director Lav Diaz picks up the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival for 'The Woman Who Left', while the runner-up Silver Lion is split between Andrei Konchalovsky for Holocaust drama 'Rai'

12/09/2016

Lao People's Democratic Republic

Philippines says Duterte 'regrets' Obama insult

The Philippines says President Rodrigo Duterte regrets insulting Barack Obama.

06/09/2016

Philippines

What did Rodrigo Duterte call Barack Obama?

Hardliner Duterte has warned the US president not to question him over a surge in drug-related killings since Duterte took office two months ago.

05/09/2016

Philippines

Philippines declares 'state of lawlessness' after deadly blast

President Rodrigo Duterte has declared a ‘‘state of lawlessness’‘ in the Philippines after a bomb attack in his home city killed at least 14 people.

03/09/2016

Philippines

Philippines: blast in Davao City kills at least 12

Police in the Philippines are investigating the cause of an explosion in Davao City.

03/09/2016

Philippines

Philippines rocked by market blast in Davao

An explosion has ripped through a market in the Philippines killing at least ten people and wounding dozens more.

02/09/2016

Philippines

Philippines police turn to puppets in the war on drugs

Police in the Philippines have turned to puppets in a bid to warn school children about the dangers of drug use.

29/08/2016

World News

Philippine president threatens to quit UN over 'stupid' criticism of drug war

The Philippine president has threatened to quit the United Nations after it urged him to stop killing suspected criminals.

21/08/2016

Philippines

Kerry urges talks between China and Philippines on South China Sea

Wading into the South China Sea dispute, US Secretary of State John Kerry has said he backs the resumptions of talks between China and the Philippines over the disputed region, as he met with his Fil

27/07/2016

China

China warns it could set up an air defence zone in South China Sea

A defiant China has now formalised its objections to an international tribunal ruling that says its claims to territorial rights in the South China Sea have no legal…

13/07/2016

China

Beijing refuses to accept Hague ruling over South China Sea territorial claims

An international court has ruled against Beijing over its territorial claims in the disputed South China Sea.

12/07/2016

China

Explainer: South China Sea dispute

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12/07/2016

China

Hague tribunal rejects Beijing's territorial claims in South China Sea

An international court has ruled against Beijing over its territorial claims in the disputed South China Sea.

12/07/2016

World News

Beijing begins military exercise in South China Sea

Tension is mounting ahead of a hotly-anticipated international ruling due on competing claims by China and the Philippines in the region.

05/07/2016

Philippines

Philippines: Rodrigo Duterte sworn in as president

The Philippines has a new president after Rodrigo Duterte was sworn in during a ceremony in Manila following his resounding election victory in May.

30/06/2016