Philippines Rodrigo Duterte under fire over 'sickening' rape joke
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte came under fire Saturday for making a second joke about rape.
May 27, 2017, 18:32 PM IST
Philippines' Rodrigo Duterte jokes about rape amid concern over martial law abuses
Duterte is known for his informal, no-nonsense style and his speeches are often loaded with profanity, threats and jokes about taboo subjects.
May 27, 2017, 11:32 AM IST
Philippines deploys top commandoes, attack helicopters to retake city from Islamist rebels
Helicopters circled the city, peppering Maute positions with machine gun fire to try to force them from a bridge vital to retaking Marawi.
May 25, 2017, 19:56 PM IST
This 26-year-old Filipino man branded as cursed 'Ghost' – Read to know more
Individuals who suffer from a rare disorder that affects their skin and facial features often have to face a traumatising ordeal in their lives.
May 25, 2017, 18:53 PM IST
Militants in Philippines beheaded local police chief: President Rodrigo Duterte
Islamist militants rampaging through a southern Philippine city beheaded a local police chief, President Rodrigo Duterte said on Wednesday.
May 24, 2017, 17:28 PM IST
Gunmen in Philippines take hostages, including priest: Church
Islamist militants battling security forces in a southern Philippine city have taken hostages, including a local priest, the Catholic Church said Wednesday, after President Rodrigo Duterte declared martial law to combat the gunmen.
May 24, 2017, 13:34 PM IST
President Rodrigo Duterte says won't allow US to treat Philippines as colony
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte said that he would not allow the United States to treat his country as a colony.
May 21, 2017, 20:30 PM IST
Earthquake deep under sea in Philippines unlikely to cause damage: Agency
An earthquake struck near the centre of the Philippine archipelago.
May 20, 2017, 08:38 AM IST
Philippines calls for gentlemen's agreement between ASEAN, China on sea code
Southeast Asian nations and China should start with a "gentleman`s agreement" on the busy South China Sea waterway because no mechanism exists to legally enforce any deal, the Philippine foreign minister said on Friday.
May 19, 2017, 19:44 PM IST
Philippines declines aid from Europe to assert independence
The Philippines is willing to forego about EUR 250 million worth of grants to prevent the EU from meddling in its internal affairs.
May 18, 2017, 10:18 AM IST
Philippines' Duterte open to South China Sea deals
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said today he was open to exploring the South China Sea's natural resources with rival claimants China and Vietnam, after securing a "windfall" while in Beijing.
May 16, 2017, 12:54 PM IST
China, Philippines to start South China Sea talks this week: Ambassador
China and the Philippines will start bilateral consultations on the disputed South China Sea this week, the Philippine ambassador to Beijing said, as Manila looks to ease tensions with Asia`s top economic power.
May 14, 2017, 14:05 PM IST
Philippines drug war under fire at UN rights council
Countries across the world put the Philippines on notice over its deadly drug war today, demanding an end to extrajudicial killings by President Rodrigo Duterte's security services.
May 08, 2017, 18:10 PM IST
UN rights investigator on surprise Philippine visit
United Nations` special rapporteur praised people in the Philippines who had spoken out against President Rodrigo Duterte`s drug war.
May 05, 2017, 12:45 PM IST
White House defends Trump invitation to Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte despite human rights criticism
The White House on Sunday defended President Donald Trump`s decision to invite Philippine President.
May 01, 2017, 17:34 PM IST
Strong earthquake off Philippines damages buildings: Officials
The Philippines lies on the so-called Ring of Fire, a vast Pacific Ocean region where many of Earth`s quakes and volcanic eruptions occur.
Apr 29, 2017, 09:49 AM IST
Philippines seeks South Korea warship donation
The Philippines has asked South Korea to donate a decommissioned warship to Manila, the defence department said Thursday, to help them patrol their waters and perform counter-terrorism operations.
Apr 27, 2017, 18:58 PM IST
Philippines' Duterte says helpless against China
"It cannot be an issue anymore. It`s already there. What would be the purpose also of discussing it if you cannot do anything," Duterte told reporters.
Apr 27, 2017, 17:12 PM IST
South Korea gives anti-submarine warship to Philippines, for $100
Outside the United States, its former colonial master and long-time security ally, South Korea has been the largest source of Philippine military hardware.
Apr 27, 2017, 15:32 PM IST
''Mass murder'' complaint filed against Philippines President
A Filipino lawyer has filed a complaint in the International Criminal Court (ICC) accusing President Rodrigo Duterte of mass murder and crimes against humanity, the media reported on Tuesday.
Apr 25, 2017, 15:17 PM IST
