Third teen dead, Philippines seethes at Duterte drug war
The National Bureau of Investigation announced it would probe the murder of the boy, who politicians and rights groups said appeared to be the third teenager murdered as part of Duterte`s drug war in the past month.
Sep 06, 2017, 19:33 PM IST
Australia defends intelligence chief after Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte photo
Director-General of the Australian Secret Intelligence Service Nick Warner met Duterte in Manila on Tuesday, where he was photographed mirroring Duterte`s clenched fist pose.
Aug 24, 2017, 17:30 PM IST
China backs joint energy development with Philippines in disputed sea
The Philippines relies overwhelmingly on imports to fuel its fast-growing economy and needs to develop indigenous energy resources. Its main source of natural gas, the Malampaya field near the disputed waters, will be depleted within a decade.
Jul 25, 2017, 15:17 PM IST
Islamic State militants killing, enslaving civilians: Philippines
There are up to 1,000 people still trapped in the parts of Marawi city that the militants control, the government said.
Jun 13, 2017, 18:03 PM IST
Philippines' Duterte open to South China Sea deals
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said today he was open to exploring the South China Sea's natural resources with rival claimants China and Vietnam, after securing a "windfall" while in Beijing.
May 16, 2017, 12:54 PM IST
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte may launch 'invasion' of Abu Sayyaf's island lair
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte warned on Wednesday he might "invade" an island stronghold of the Islamic State-linked Abu Sayyaf to "finish the game" following a thwarted attempt by the group to kidnap tourists on a resort island last week.
Apr 19, 2017, 17:55 PM IST
Philippine lawmaker pushes for Duterte impeachment over ''defeatist'' China stance
Philippines lawmaker filed supplementary charges on Thursday to an impeachment complaint against President Rodrigo Duterte, accusing him of taking a "defeatist stance" by doing nothing to challenge Beijing's activities in the South China Sea.
Mar 30, 2017, 10:49 AM IST
Vietnam seeks South Korean support in South China Sea
Vietnam`s Prime Minister sought support for the nation`s stance in the South China Sea when he met South Korea`s foreign minister in Hanoi on Monday.
Mar 20, 2017, 23:57 PM IST
Philippine lawmaker calls for President Rodrigo Duterte's impeachment
An opposition lawmaker filed an impeachment complaint in the Philippine Congress on Thursday against President Rodrigo Duterte, calling for his removal for what he said were high crimes, betrayal of public trust and abuses of power.
Mar 16, 2017, 10:08 AM IST
Philippine minister doubtful of China row resolution 'during our lifetime'
The foreign minister of the Philippines expressed doubt on Wednesday that a maritime sovereignty dispute with China could be resolved "during our lifetime", so it was better to set it aside, engage Beijing and avoid an armed confrontation.
Feb 22, 2017, 12:00 PM IST
Philippines' Duterte a serial killer: Senator
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is a "serial killer" who should be forced out of office, one of his chief critics said Tuesday, as she faced arrest on drug charges which she insisted were meant to silence her.
Feb 21, 2017, 15:20 PM IST
Duterte tells Washington not to build military depots in Philippines
"Here is my worry. They (The Americans) are making depots, they are unloading arms in the Philippines now," Xinhua quoted Duterte as saying.
Jan 30, 2017, 18:50 PM IST
Philippines defends Duterte killings as UN seeks probe
The Philippines said today that President Rodrigo Duterte's killing of three people in the 1980s was part of a police operation, after the United Nations rights chief urged Manila to investigate him for murder.
Dec 21, 2016, 15:08 PM IST
