Philippines

Crime

'No selfies, nose-picking or standing on one leg' order for police in the Philippines

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

Aug 23, 2016

By Brendan Cole

This giant pearl was found ten years ago in the waters of the coast of Palawan Island

Society

Giant pearl worth $100m that sat under Filipino fisherman's bed to go on display

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

Aug 22, 2016

By Fiona Keating

Crime

Shocking photos of killings as Duterte's war on drugs intensifies

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

Aug 22, 2016

By David Sim

Crime

Number of Filipino dealers and traffickers killed in Duterte's drug war doubles to 1800

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

Aug 22, 2016

By Callum Paton

Politics

Philippines in UN withdrawal U-turn after Duterte calls body 'son of a whore'

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

Aug 22, 2016

By Callum Paton

United Nations

Society

Filipino senator 'willing to be shot in front of the president' if drug links can be proven

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

Aug 20, 2016

By Romil Patel

Celebrity

Daughter of Philippines' president Sara Duterte announces she is pregnant with triplets

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

Aug 19, 2016

By Brendan Cole

Society

Baby girl 'Haven' born on Philippines-bound Cebu Pacific flight gets 1 million points as gift from airlines

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

Aug 19, 2016

By Ananya Roy

Society

Parades, pillow fights and pole climbing - the best photos from Indonesia's Independence Day

Indonesia become independent from the Netherlands in 1945.

Aug 17, 2016

By Alex Wheeler

Netherlands History Pictures

Diplomacy

China and Asean nations vow to outline rules for South China Sea by next year

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

Aug 17, 2016

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

Diplomacy

Manila and Beijing agree to initiate talks over South China Sea dispute, but give no timeframe

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

Aug 12, 2016

By Ananya Roy

Crime

At least 10 prisoners killed in Manila jail blast

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

Aug 12, 2016

By Ananya Roy

Politics

Rodrigo Duterte threatens 'martial law' if Philippines' Supreme Court obstructs his 'drug war'

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

Aug 10, 2016

By Vasudevan Sridharan

Crime

Philippines: 'Melodramatic' face of Duterte's war on drugs is laid to rest

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

Aug 3, 2016

By Alex Wheeler

Conflict Pictures United Nations

Crime

Body count surges as Rodrigo Duterte urged to end Philippines' 'war against drugs with blood'

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

Aug 2, 2016

By Romil Patel

Conflict

China court warns those fishing illegally in disputed waters could face jail term

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

Aug 2, 2016

By Ananya Roy

Conflict

Rodrigo Duterte ends ceasefire with Philippines' communist rebels

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

Jul 30, 2016

By Romil Patel

Technology

Duterte's drug war: Cyberattackers crash website for reporting Philippines killings

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

Jul 29, 2016

By Jason Murdock

Politics

Beijing's ambassador to UK dubs South China Sea ruling 'a farce' amid maritime dispute tensions

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

Jul 26, 2016

By Brendan Cole

Politics

Bar a few drug dealers' corpses, Rodrigo Roa Duterte's Philippines is off to a good start

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

Jul 25, 2016

By Dante Ang