Philippine`s Rodrigo Duterte imposes public smoking ban
Rodrigo Duterte has signed an executive order that will impose a ban on singing karaoke at night and a 2:00 am curfew on drinking alcohol in public.
May 19, 2017, 15:49 PM IST
Thousands protest in Manila as President Rodrigo Duterte jails top critic
Ex-Philippine leader Benigno Aquino joined thousands of people on the streets of Manila today as protests broke out against President Rodrigo Duterte's brutal war on drugs.
Feb 25, 2017, 17:08 PM IST
Philippine's Duterte tells Japan his China visit was just economics, blasts US
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte sought to assure Japan on Tuesday that his high-profile visit to rival China last week was only about economics, but had more harsh words for long-time ally Washington, saying he might abrogate defence treaties.
Oct 26, 2016, 12:24 PM IST
Philippines` Duterte vows no mercy in crime war
He reiterated his plans to shift to a federal form of government that devolves power from central government to the regions,.
Jul 25, 2016, 19:03 PM IST
Philippines` Aquino says aiming to rescue Abu Sayyaf hostages
Philippine President Benigno Aquino insisted Wednesday a Norwegian man and other hostages being held by Islamic extremists on a remote southern island could be rescued, after the militants beheaded a second Canadian captive.
Jun 15, 2016, 15:14 PM IST
Philippine elections underway to elect new president
Polls opened at 6:00am (local time) and voting was to continue until 5:00 pm.
May 09, 2016, 04:47 AM IST
Philippines` Aquino vows to `neutralise` Abu Sayyaf kidnappers
Philippine President Benigno Aquino vowed Wednesday to launch a military assault aimed at "neutralising" Islamic militants who beheaded a Canadian hostage and are holding more than 20 other foreigners.
Apr 27, 2016, 17:19 PM IST
US, Philippines launch joint South China Sea patrols: Ashton Carter
The US said Thursday it has launched joint South China Sea patrols with the Philippines, and will temporarily deploy 275 troops and five warplanes in the country which is locked in a territorial row with China.
Apr 14, 2016, 15:13 PM IST
Philippines mulls submarines as row with China over SCS simmers
The Philippines may invest in its first ever submarine fleet to help protect its territory in the disputed South China Sea, President Benigno Aquino said on Wednesday.
Mar 30, 2016, 15:15 PM IST
Philippines mulls submarines as China row simmers: Aquino
The Philippines may invest in its first-ever submarine fleet to help protect its territory in the disputed South China Sea, President Benigno Aquino said on Wednesday.
Mar 30, 2016, 14:19 PM IST
Philippine Supreme Court upholds US military accord: Spokesman
The Philippine Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday a military accord with the United States was constitutional, paving the way for a greater presence of US forces in the former American colony as tensions simmer in the South China Sea.
Jan 12, 2016, 14:10 PM IST
