Nearly 90 dead in Philippine mudslides, flooding as storm hits: Officials
Most of the casualties were reported from the main southern island of Mindanao.
Dec 23, 2017, 12:24 PM IST
Philippines' Rodrigo Duterte jokes about rape amid concern over martial law abuses
Duterte is known for his informal, no-nonsense style and his speeches are often loaded with profanity, threats and jokes about taboo subjects.
May 27, 2017, 11:32 AM IST
Philippines deploys top commandoes, attack helicopters to retake city from Islamist rebels
Helicopters circled the city, peppering Maute positions with machine gun fire to try to force them from a bridge vital to retaking Marawi.
May 25, 2017, 19:56 PM IST
Eight Filipino fishermen killed in suspected pirate attack in southern Philippines
Eight Filipino fishermen were fatally shot by at least five suspected pirates who boarded their boat in the southern Philippines, officials said on Tuesday.
Jan 10, 2017, 17:48 PM IST
Cellphone bomb near US embassy in Philippines defused: Police
The bomb could have caused injury or damage within a 100-metre radius, Police said.
