Philippine Drug War

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‘Rule of Law’ Issues Cloud Philippine Prospects

Former US secretary of state Madeleine Albright warned Wednesday that "rule-of-law" issues could harm investments in...

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Philippines’ Duterte Makes Fresh Rape Joke

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte made a new joke about rape on Friday, saying he would congratulate a rapist who...

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Outrage After Philippine Police Linked To Killing Reinstated

Legislators and human rights advocates angrily denounced the Philippine government on Friday for reinstating 19...

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Police Charged With Philippine Mayor’s Murder Back On Duty

Philippine policemen accused of killing a town mayor when he was in jail on drugs charges are back on duty, an official...

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Duterte’s Philippine Presidency By the Numbers

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte marks his first year in power on Friday. Here are key numbers that help explain...

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China Offers Philippines More Aid Against Drugs, Terrorism

China vowed Thursday to continue providing the Philippines with "necessary assistance", a day after Beijing donated...

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Year of Fear, But No Quick Win In Philippine Drug War

Meth addict Reyjin is still able to score on the frontlines of the Philippines' drug war, living proof that a year of...

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Philippine Lawmaker Appeals For ICC Probe Into Drug War

A Philippine lawmaker on Tuesday appealed to the International Criminal Court to urgently probe thousands of killings...

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Philippines’ Pacquiao Backs Duterte’s Martial Law

Philippine boxing icon Manny Pacquiao gave staunch support for President Rodrigo Duterte's martial law declaration on...

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Trump Praises Duterte’s ‘great Job’ In Philippine Drug War

US President Donald Trump praised his Philippine counterpart Rodrigo Duterte over his immensely polarizing drug war,...

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Philippines Rejects ‘interfering’ European Aid

The Philippines said Thursday it would refuse European Union grants that "interfered" with its internal affairs,...

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Philippines Rejects European Grants

The Philippines will no longer accept grants from the European Union, the EU delegation to Manila said Thursday,...

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Philippine Lawmakers Reject Duterte’s Impeachment

Philippine lawmakers on Monday rejected an impeachment complaint against President Rodrigo Duterte that accused him of...

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Philippines’ Duterte Rails Against Corrupt Police

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday launched another tirade against corrupt police who are the frontline...

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Philippines Drug War Under Fire At UN Rights Council

Countries across the world put the Philippines on notice over its deadly drug war on Monday, demanding an end to...

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Philippines, US Launch Smaller Military Exercises

The Philippines and United States launched annual military exercises in Manila on Monday but the longtime allies scaled...

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UN Rights Investigator On Surprise Philippine Visit

The United Nations' special rapporteur on extrajudicial killings condemned Friday the use of violence to combat illegal...

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I Might Not Take Up Trump’s Invitation Says Duterte

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said Monday he may turn down an invitation by Donald Trump to visit the United...

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Philippines’ Duterte Hesitant On US Visit, Warm On China

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said Monday he may turn down an invitation by Donald Trump to visit the United...