Philippines

Abu Sayyaf Islamist militant group has claimed responsibility for the blast that killed 14 and injured 70 on 2 September.

Nandini Krishnamoorthy Sep 03, 2016

At least 60 people have been wounded.

Romil Patel Sep 02, 2016

In response, the Philippine Army said that an upfront attack by the militants would spare it the need to hunt them.

Ananya Roy Sep 02, 2016

The unidentified user wrote into the company to thank them for the technology.

Agamoni Ghosh Aug 30, 2016

The country's president has accused the senator of corruption and has recommended that she resign.

Lara Rebello Aug 30, 2016

The target of the hit was the five-year-old's grandfather.

Romil Patel Aug 27, 2016

The Filipino president issued the order after an 18-year-old hostage was beheaded by the jihadists.

Romil Patel Aug 25, 2016

A memo orders officers not to harm the image of law enforcement.

Brendan Cole Aug 23, 2016

The man found the precious 34kg 'good luck charm' in coastal waters off Palawan Island in 2006.

Fiona Keating Aug 22, 2016

The number of suspected dealers and users killed since Duterte took power is much higher than previously thought.

David Sim Aug 22, 2016

National Police Chief Ronald Dela Rosa has said investigations into just under 1800 killings are ongoing.

Callum Paton Aug 22, 2016

President Duterte said the Philippines could leave the UN over its criticism of his drug war.

Callum Paton Aug 22, 2016

Leila de Lima claimed Duterte's fixation on her is in relation to a probe into the Davao Death Squad.

Romil Patel Aug 20, 2016

It follows speculation after she did not attend her father Rodrigo's state of the nation address.

Brendan Cole Aug 19, 2016

Two registered nurses travelling in the same flight assisted the cabin crew in the delivery.

Ananya Roy Aug 19, 2016

Indonesia become independent from the Netherlands in 1945.

Alex Wheeler Aug 17, 2016

Both parties agreed to complete framing the rules to be followed in order to ease tensions in the hotly contested waters.

Nandini Krishnamoorthy Aug 17, 2016

China and Philippines say they would work towards promoting fishing cooperation, marine preservation and tourism.

Ananya Roy Aug 12, 2016

Eight of the 10 inmates, including two Chinese, were allegedly involved in drug cases.

Ananya Roy Aug 12, 2016

Duterte's response comes after Supreme Court chief justice criticised his aggressive campaign.

Vasudevan Sridharan Aug 10, 2016

Photo of couple went viral but leader determined to stamp out trade. 770 people killed in police operations.

Alex Wheeler Aug 03, 2016

Civil society calls on UN drug control agencies to publicly condemn the atrocities in Philippines.

Romil Patel Aug 02, 2016

China's Supreme Court says it will safeguard the country's territorial sovereignty and maritime interests.

Ananya Roy Aug 02, 2016

Philippine National Police chief vows to obey the country's commander-in-chief.

Romil Patel Jul 30, 2016

The website was offline for roughly 10 hours following threats to the publication

Jason Murdock Jul 29, 2016

Liu Xiaoming's comments come as China and Philippines get set to discuss maritime dispute.

Brendan Cole Jul 26, 2016

Millions of Filipinos trust their new leader, despite his hard-line position on the drugs trade

Dante Ang Jul 25, 2016

Philippines had confirmed two days ago that the Isis-linked Abu Sayyaf is behind this kidnapping.

Ananya Roy Jul 21, 2016

Beijing wanted to discuss bilateral issues with Manila except the South China Sea dispute.

Nandini Krishnamoorthy Jul 19, 2016

The US is trying to calm things down in the wake of The Hague ruling against China.

Ananya Roy Jul 14, 2016