Philippine house passes death penalty bill
The Philippine House of Representatives on Tuesday passed a controversial bill to restore death penalty in the country.
Mar 07, 2017, 17:41 PM IST
Philippines' Rodrigo Duterte will pay price for drugs killings, detained senator says
A senator and detained critic of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte`s war on drugs has warned he and his "blind followers" will pay for ignoring alleged extrajudicial killings.
Mar 03, 2017, 16:16 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
Rodrigo Duterte says China misunderstood Philippine minister's South China Sea remarks
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said on Friday he was not sure why China`s commerce minister had cancelled a trip to his country.
Feb 24, 2017, 14:42 PM IST
Aftershocks rock Philippine quake city survivors
Thousands of residents of a quake-hit city in the southern Philippines sought refuge on the streets as aftershocks hit the region today, two days after a quake killed six.
Feb 12, 2017, 13:39 PM IST
Fire engulfs Philippine slum, thousands homeless
As many as 15,000 people are homeless after a huge fire engulfed an overcrowded slum in Manila
Feb 08, 2017, 16:14 PM IST
Philippine agency running drugs war says army to play only support role
Philippine troops will only provide back-up in the war on drugs and not patrol the streets or play any kind of leading role.
Feb 06, 2017, 15:40 PM IST
Philippine President ends peace talks with Maoist rebels
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has scrapped peace talks with communist insurgents after both the government and the rebels called off unilateral ceasefires aimed at ending a decades-long conflict.
Feb 05, 2017, 11:22 AM IST
Won't declare martial law, says Philippines' Duterte
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday appeared to rule out declaring martial law, but said he could do so if he wished, and anyone questioning his justification should "shut up" and stay out of his business.
Jan 18, 2017, 17:10 PM IST
Philippines, US militaries agree to reduce joint exercises: Philippine General
US officials present at the talks in Manila took no questions, and the joint statement was issued via the hosts.
Nov 22, 2016, 16:00 PM IST
Philippines' Rodrigo Duterte meets 'hero' Vladimir Putin
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Saturday met the man he calls his hero, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and unburdened his gripes about US "hypocrisy," "bullying" and foreign wars.
Nov 20, 2016, 07:00 AM IST
Philippines` President Rodrigo Duterte wants US troops out in two years
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said Wednesday he wants US troops out of his country in the next two years and is willing to scrap defence pacts with longtime ally Washington if necessary.
Oct 26, 2016, 13:53 PM IST
Duterte's 'separation' from the United States causes Philippine foreign policy into confusion
President Rodrigo Duterte's shock "separation" from the United States has thrown Philippine foreign policy into confusion, with the Americans saying they are baffled and some of his top aides contradicting him.
Oct 21, 2016, 13:55 PM IST
Philippines' Duterte seeks money, respect in China
Firebrand Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte heads to China next week seeking billions of dollars in investments and buckets of respect, as he pivots angrily away from traditional ally the United States.
Oct 13, 2016, 11:21 AM IST
US, Philippine marines launch what could be their last joint drills
US and Philippine marines on Tuesday kicked off what could be their last joint military exercises in the Philippines' main Luzon island and Palawan.
Oct 04, 2016, 10:16 AM IST
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte to order review of defense pact with US
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said on Sunday that he will order a review of the 2014 Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) between his country and the US. Duterte made the remarks at a local festival in Bacolod City in central Philippines, Xinhua reported.
Oct 03, 2016, 08:38 AM IST
`False alarm` over Saudi plane in Philippines: Airline
There was a "false alarm for hijack for Flight 872," the spokesman said in the Saudi capital Riyadh.
Sep 20, 2016, 14:55 PM IST
Philippines to investigate unlawful drug war killings
The Philippine government was already looking into the unlawful killings in the wake of the war against illegal drugs started by President Rodrigo Duterte, a senior government official said.
Sep 20, 2016, 11:08 AM IST
Philippine President wants to extend drug war to a year
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has said he wants to extend the war against drugs in the country, which has so far claimed around 3,500 lives, to a year, local media reported on Monday.
Sep 19, 2016, 15:23 PM IST
Philippine President absent from ASEAN meetings
Filipino President Rodrigo Duterte did not attend any meetings at the ASEAN in Laos on Thursday, reportedly owing to a migraine, official sources reported.
Sep 08, 2016, 17:29 PM IST
