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Over 1,200 Chinese arrested in Philippines over alleged illegal online gambling – Report
Immigration officials said the foreigners were working in Philippines while carrying tourists visa.
Philippines anti-money laundering watchdog takes bankers to court for 'wilfully' ignoring $81m cyberheist
Criminal charges against 5 RCBC bank officials have been filed in connection with the cyberheist.
Fugitive drug criminal brought back to Manila from UAE
Mayor Rolando Espinosa Sr, the fugitive's father, was recently killed in a police shootout in a jail.
Duterte considered resigning over disregard for rule of law and country's slow justice system
The Philippine president said he has started the groundwork for possible suspension of habeas corpus.
Bangladesh central bank retrieves $15m from 'Chinese high rollers' after unprecedented hack
Officials of the country's hacked central bank are hoping to recover a further $30m in stolen funds.
Japan alleges Chinese intrusion into its territorial waters in East China Sea
The Japanese coast guard said this was the second such incident in a week.
At least 5 crew members of Vietnamese ship abducted from Abu Sayyaf stronghold of Basilan Island
It is not yet clear if the Islamist group Abu Sayyaf is behind the latest kidnapping.
Duterte shows softer side crooning Wind Beneath My Wings at state dinner
Duterte sang the 1980s classic at a state dinner in Malaysia with Prime Minister Najib Razak.
Duterte: 'I don't want to quarrel anymore, because Trump has won'
Filipino president adopts a conciliatory tone after frequent and hostile outbursts towards Obama.
Duterte defends comments about VP Leni Robredo's legs: 'What's so special about the body of a woman?'
Robredo said Duterte's 'inappropriate advances against women should have no place in our society'.
German woman killed by Abu Sayyaf on a yacht off Sulu was possibly raped, Philippine military says
Philippine defence ministry confirmed that the woman was the wife of the German sailor Jurgen Kantner, who is under Abu Sayyaf captivity.
Rodrigo Duterte shoots down purchase of 26,000 assault rifles from US
'We will not insist on buying expensive arms from the US,' the Filipino president insisted.
Body of foreign woman found after Abu Sayyaf claimed it abducted German man and killed companion
The Philippines military is trying to determine the dead woman's identity, whose body was found on a yacht in Sulu.
Philippine police beef up security after US warns citizens of kidnap threat in Cebu
The US embassy in Manila has said terrorist groups are planning to conduct kidnappings in areas frequented by foreigners.
Philippine foreign minister attributes renewed fishing access in Panatag shoal to trust-building with China
Perfecto Yasay Jr said they did not seek China's permission as it would mean acceptance of their authority.
US blocking rifle sale to Philippines will hurt anti-terror drive but not drug war, police chief says
Director General Ronald dela Rosa said the weapons were required for Philippines' drive against terrorists.
American couple running orphanage in Philippines charged with human trafficking and child abuse
The couple said they were the directors of Street Kids Philippine Mission that has been operating for six years.
Duterte tells US to stop treating Philippines 'like a dog with a leash'
The statements come hours after the president said that 'there should be no worry about changes of alliances' with the US.
Asian sailors held hostage by Somali pirates ate rats to survive
The seamen were captured close to the Seychelles in 2012.
Inside Philippines drug rehab centres: Photos show strict regimes of 'Recovering Champions'
Health services have been struggling to accommodate the thousands of pushers who are in need of help.
Isis-linked pirates attack South Korean ship and abduct crew
Ten gunmen from the group boarded the ship, kidnapping its captain and one crew member.
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte announces his 'separation from the United States'
The president said the country would instead strengthen ties with China and Russia.
Photos of devastation caused as Super Typhoon Haima slams into northern Philippines
Haima is the strongest cyclone to hit the Southeast Asian region in three years.
Typhoon Sarika threatens Vietnam after battering China and the Philippines
Thousands have been left displaced, as Sarika continues to wreak havoc.
'China never criticises' Philippines unlike West, claims Duterte ahead of state visit
The Philippines is ready to cooperate with Beijing to help build its economy, Duterte said.
Children killed in drug war are 'collateral damage' says Philippines president
Duterte said police in the Philippines could kill hundreds with impunity firing off rounds with an M16.
Duterte vows to 'humiliate' US, EU and UN if they probe the Philippines' war on drugs
'I am very sure they cannot be brighter than me,' the president said.
Philippines police shoot and kill boyfriend of murdered British woman Maria Moynihan
Kanahashi, a mid-level drug dealer, was one of the last people to see Maria Moynihan alive.
Duterte claims Filipino archbishop keeps mistresses, just like him
'Those priests, sons of whores, they keep preaching morality,' said Duterte
Philippines: Drug addicts and pushers who 'surrender' in Duterte's drug war make coffins in rehab
Addicts in the city of Olongapo make the coffins after they hand themselves over to authorities.