Philippines

Reports suggest that all Malaysian nationals have been freed from the captivity of the Islamist group.

Aurelio Agacac, the victim was discovered in the remote village of Basakan.

The latest kidnapping took place hours after 2 Malaysian sailors were rescued from the Isis-linked group.

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Duterte told a cabinet meeting that Tobacco company Mighty Corporation attempted to bribe him 'with millions'.

Ronald dela Rosa said he hoped that this new campaign against drugs would be less bloody, if not bloodless.

More than 8,000 people have been killed since President Rodrigo Duterte declared a war on drugs.

The Filipino president said the move was down to 'a gain, a rise of drug activities by 20%'.

Scientists have since identified it as a dugong, but do not know why it washed ashore.

Retired policeman Arturo Lascanas said he was one of the ringleaders of the "death squad" that began operating when Rodrigo Duterte became mayor of the city in 1988.

Of the 25 crewmen on board the MV Giang Hai, 17 were rescued by the Filipinio Coast Guard and soldiers.

Lawyers say toddler suffered a permanent disability and seek $200k in damages

'Sextortion-selling firm' has dozens of computers, modems and CCTV monitors seized.

Senator Antonio Trillanes claims he possesses proof of the hidden assets.

Abu Sayyaf has threatened to behead the German hostage if ransom is not paid by 26 February.

Leila de Lima pointed to comments from President Rodrigo Duterte that he wants her 'locked up in jail'.

The 6.5 magnitude quake was triggered by movement in the Philippine fault, which sits in the Pacific 'Ring of Fire'.

Jesus Dureza said he was 'embarrassed' because of his nephew's actions.

Confrontation comes after corrupt officers allegedly murdered South Korean businessman.

Tentative peace in the Philippines deteriorated after communist forces killed six soldiers.

The New People's Army (NPA) killed seven Filipino troops prior to Duterte's call to arms.

Earlier, President Duterte had urged army generals to help him in the war against drugs.

The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency will now take the front seat in the drug war.

Sulu Sea is infamous for the presence of the jihadist rebel group Abu Sayyaf.

Human Rights group has said the incentives to kill drug dealers and users has created an "economy of murder".

The Philippines president warned a war would ensue putting civilians in danger if the militants are not eliminated.

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EU envoy to the Philippines Franz Jessen said the bloc is also working to assist the country's anti-drug campaign.

Filipino president U-turns after previously branding martial law an 'exercise in futility'.