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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.
Duterte orders US forces out after 65 years: 'Do not treat us like a doormat'
The bombastic Duterte is locked in a war of words with the US and plans to halt joint military patrols.
Filipino security units arrest 2 Abu Sayyaf militants in Zamboanga city
Police seized TNT, a detonating cord and time fuse from the two arrested militants.
Meet Rodrigo Duterte's outspoken 'Mini-Me' ambassador to the UN
Teodoro 'Teddyboy' Locisn Jr has dialled up Duterte's rhetoric on xenophobia and the drug war.
Philippines will 'not beg' for aid, Rodrigo Duterte warns US and EU
'I'll be the first one to go hungry and the first the one to die,' the president vowed.
Opinion poll gives Duterte 'very good' rating in first 3 months
Poll by a leading opinion poll agency in the Philippines finds that only 11% were unhappy.
Female Filipino senators lead charge to derail planned showing of Duterte critic's 'sex tape'
'It is about chipping away at the structural misogyny that pervades our culture,' said Risa Hontiveros.
Filipino 'sexy actress' Krista Miller busted in anti-drugs operation
Miller was caught red-handed following a tip-off from other models.
Philippines' Duterte 'profoundly and deeply' sorry to Jewish community for Hitler remarks
'There was never an intention on my part to derogate the memory of the six million Jews murdered.'
Hitler 'label' rejected by Philippine president who is 'happy to slaughter drug dealers'
Comparison to Hitler did not come from the president, despite statements made during speech says aide.
Filipinos say no to slut-shaming of senator with Everywoman campaign
Writers, politicians and netizens are banding together to reject showing the alleged video of Leila de Lima.
Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao admits prior drug use as he backs president's 'pusher' war
Elected as a senator in May, he supports Rodrigo Duterte's war on drugs.
Philippines: Threat to show 'sex tape' of President Duterte's opponent
'Enough! Just arrest me! That's what you really want! Just put me in jail!' a fed-up de Lima said.
Miriam Santiago: 'Tiger Lady' of Philippines politics dies of lung cancer aged 71
Senator described as 'best president the country never had'.
Embattled Filipino senator suspects Duterte government of 'Mafia tactics' in deadly prison riot
'These prisoners are supposed to be under the government's protection,' de Lima said.
Duterte vows to step down immediately if investigators prove state-sanctioned killings
It follows the president's invitation to the UN and EU to investigate the anti-narcotics crackdown.
Philippines leader Duterte wants to open alliances with US rivals Russia and China
The controversial Filippino leader said the country was at the 'point of no return' in its relations with the US.
Duterte's top cop returns from Colombia and warns Filipino drug lords 'it's time to flee'
Ronald dela Rosa's recent visit to Colombia has given him ideas on how to fight the war on drugs.
The Philippines could see credit rating downgraded over Duterte's brutal drug war
'Numerous extrajudicial killings' in the Philippines have prompted S&P to issue a warning over the country's credit rating.
Philippine Airlines plane forced to make emergency landing in Manila after smoke sighted in cabin
Plane returns to airport within 20 minutes of taking off for Tokyo with 235 people on board.
Top Duterte critic fears for her life after calling out president over murderous drug war
'What does it profit a man to gain the whole world, and yet lose his soul? I choose to keep my soul,' says Leila de Lima.
Duterte: Philippines drug war? I give it 5 out of 10
Number of people 'contaminated by drugs' will soon hit four million, according to president
Rodrigo Duterte invites UN and EU to investigate drug deaths – under one condition
The president also gave EU lawmakers the middle finger as he continues to make international headlines.