Philippines' Rodrigo Duterte rides high after 'rough' first year
Rodrigo Duterte ends his first year as Philippine president on Friday as a hugely popular leader, after taking Filipinos on a promised "rough ride" of drug war killings and foreign policy U-turns.
Jun 30, 2017, 09:34 AM IST
China donates arms to Philippines for raging Islamist fight
China on Wednesday donated thousands of guns to Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte to help Manila in its battle against Islamist gunmen who are holed up in a southern city.
Jun 28, 2017, 19:49 PM IST
Philippines says death toll in rebel-held town could rise ''significantly''
A toll of 27 Marawi residents killed was only what the authorities could independently confirm and a "significant number" of dead had been seen by those who had escaped fighting between insurgents and government forces, said military spokesman Restituto Padilla.
Jun 28, 2017, 13:48 PM IST
UN rights boss criticises Theresa May, Donald Trump and Rodrigo Duterte
The top United Nations human rights official has criticised Britain`s Prime Minister Theresa May for her election campaign remarks suggesting that laws could be overturned if they stymied the fight against terrorism.
Jun 27, 2017, 14:47 PM IST
Philippines says Rodrigo Duterte 'alive and well', amid health rumours
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is alive and well and experiencing no health problems, the government said on Tuesday, amid concerns about his disappearance from the public eye for unusually long periods this month.
Jun 27, 2017, 11:35 AM IST
US wanted terror leader may have fled Philippine city
An attempt by government troops to arrest Hapilon in Marawi on May 23 triggered a rampage by Islamist militants flying black IS flags and backed by some foreign fighters who seized parts of the mainly Muslim city.
United States wanted terror leader may have fled to Philippine city: Army
Isnilon Hapilon, a veteran Filipino militant said to be the leader of the Islamic State (IS) group in Southeast Asia, has not been seen in the battle zone in Marawi City, said Lieutenant General Carlito Galvez, head of the military's Western Mindanao Command.
Jun 24, 2017, 11:22 AM IST
Rodrigo Duterte resurfaces after rest, says Islamist insurgency has deep roots
More than 300 people have been killed in the southern town, where troops have been fighting for over three weeks to oust militants who have sworn allegiance to Islamic State.
Philippine troops pound Islamists as death toll passes 300
Philippine troops pounded Islamist militants holding parts of southern Marawi city with air strikes and artillery Saturday as more soldiers were deployed and the death toll rose to more than 300 after nearly a month of fighting.
Jun 17, 2017, 17:24 PM IST
Death of nine Filipinos over 2013 Malaysia invasion
The assault, Malaysia`s most serious security crisis in years, led to a siege between the militants and the country`s armed forces who were sent to root them out.
Jun 08, 2017, 18:09 PM IST
Dozens dead after gunman torches Philippine casino killing 37
A masked gunman set fire to a gaming room at a casino in the Philippine capital on Friday, igniting a toxic blaze claimed by the Islamic State group that killed 37 people, authorities said.
Jun 02, 2017, 23:32 PM IST
Philippine military launches new air raids in Islamist battle
Loud explosions rang out in the now mostly deserted city of Marawai on Friday as Philippine fighter jets launched fresh bombing runs in a bid to dislodge militants linked to the Islamic State group.
Jun 02, 2017, 17:38 PM IST
Philippine military airstrikes kill 10 troops: Defence Chief
Eighty-nine militants have been killed in the fighting, and the gunmen have murdered 19 civilians.
Jun 01, 2017, 10:22 AM IST
Philippines president Duterte says he ''will not talk to terrorists''
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said on Wednesday he would not talk to Muslim rebels who are fighting the military and occupying parts of a southern city, and that he was determined to keep the Islamic State group out of the country.
May 31, 2017, 15:17 PM IST
Philippines urges Islamist rebels to surrender as battle enters eighth day
More than 100 people have been killed, most of them militants, according to the military, and most of the city`s residents have fled.
May 30, 2017, 15:28 PM IST
China offers 'full support' to Philippines' drugs war
The war on drugs, spearheaded by Rodrigo Duterte, started in June 2016 and has resulted in more than 7,000 deaths so far.
May 29, 2017, 14:18 PM IST
Philippines puts city on lockdown over fears of militant infiltration
Duterte imposed martial law last week on Mindanao where both Marawi and Iligan are located, to quell the unrest and wipe out militancy.
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
Philippine military bomb Islamist militants in urban battle
Duterte declared martial law across the Philippines in response to the clashes, which have claimed at least 48 lives are part of a campaign by the IS group.
May 27, 2017, 11:45 AM 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
