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Russian ships dock as Duterte changes course

The schedule includes activities with the flagship vessel of the Russian Pacific fleet, plus a Russian concert in a park.

21 Apr 2017 1:56 AM

At least 25 dead as Philippine bus plunges into ravine

In one of the deadliest vehicle accidents in the country in recent years, most of the other passengers were seriously injured.

18 Apr 2017 2:04 PM

Philippines: Troops killed militant blamed for beheadings

Five other Abu Sayyaf gunmen were killed in the fighting Tuesday, along with four soldiers and policemen.

12 Apr 2017 11:08 AM

5 dead as militants attack Philippine tourist island: army

The incursion would be the first on a major Philippine tourist destination in recent years by the Abu Sayyaf group.

11 Apr 2017 12:57 PM

Duterte lashes out at EU critics, threatens to 'slap' them

More than 8,000 people have been killed since Duterte took power on June 30 last year.

01 Apr 2017 8:29 PM

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Filipino stayed on rain, fish for 2 months before being rescued

While drifting at sea in their tiny boat, Omongos said he and his uncle struggled to catch fish and waited for rain to drink.

30 Mar 2017 8:29 PM

Philippines' Duterte says 'brutal' war on drugs to go on

Rights groups say many of the deaths were assassinations of drugs users with police complicity.

19 Mar 2017 9:15 PM

Philippine lawmaker seeks to impeach Rodrigo Duterte

The bid faces an uphill battle because President Duterte's allies hold an overwhelming majority in Congress.

16 Mar 2017 10:19 AM

Philippine troops kill 15 Islamic State supporters

Philippine forces dropped bombs and fired shells at rebel positions in the mountains of Lanao del Sur in a bid to flush out Hapilon.

29 Jan 2017 3:24 PM

Drug war deaths haunt Rodrigo Duterte

Kin of slain Filipinos file petition in court, ask cops to disclose proof of victims’ drug links.

27 Jan 2017 4:42 AM

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Rodrigo Duterte rebukes priests after Pope blessing

Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Philippines had no immediate comment.

20 Jan 2017 1:51 AM

Bomb captors and captives, says Rodrigo Duterte

Philippines President calls loss of civilian lives in such attacks collateral damage.

16 Jan 2017 6:57 AM

Duterte orders troops to bomb militants, says hostage deaths 'collateral damage'

He gave the orders in a bid to stop a wave of kidnappings at sea.

15 Jan 2017 8:57 AM

Rodrigo Duterte says ally Russia can dock for anything

Mr Duterte has thrown the future of Philippines-US relations into question with outbursts against the US.

07 Jan 2017 2:17 AM

Philippines' President Duterte says his cousins might be with ISIS

Strap: Duterte said his cousins had earlier been members of Islamist groups such as Moro Islamic Liberation Front.

04 Jan 2017 10:38 AM

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Armed men attack Philippines jail, free scores of prisoners

A two-hour long firefight broke out when more than 100 armed men attacked the jail, giving the inmates an opportunity to escape.

04 Jan 2017 9:07 AM

Philippines' Duterte calls US ambassadors 'spies' over alleged ouster plot

Duterte said though he had no intelligence reports of any plan to undermine his presidency, he believed most ambassadors were with the CIA.

29 Dec 2016 6:34 PM

Rights watchdog eyes slayer Rodrigo Duterte

Panel says team formed to probe President’s admission of killing three criminals.

23 Dec 2016 2:04 AM

Investigate Philippines' Duterte for killings: UN rights chief

Over 6000 people have fallen victim to extrajudicial killings since President Duterte had taken office in June.

20 Dec 2016 5:41 PM

US is trying to warm up to Duterte after his outburst

The pact has helped the Philippines contain a violent Muslim insurgency in the south.

19 Dec 2016 2:24 AM

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