Philippines

About 10 dead as small plane crashes into house in Philippines

Mar 17, 2018 10:21

A small passenger plane carrying five people crashed into a house shortly after takeoff north of Manila on Saturday, killing all those onboard and five people on the ground, officials said.
Philippines sends official letter of withdrawal to ICC

Mar 16, 2018 09:03

The Philippines’ government has officially informed the International Criminal Court (ICC) of its intention to withdraw from the body, accusing it of “weaponizing” the issue of human rights.
At least 44 militants killed in clash with Philippines troops

Mar 11, 2018 13:12

At least 44 pro-Daesh militants were killed and 26 more were wounded when Philippine soldiers shelled positions held by the rebels in southern Maguindanao province, the army said on Sunday.
Philippine hits back at UN right chief

Mar 10, 2018 05:06

The Philippine foreign minister hit back on Saturday at the United Nations' human rights chief for issuing "irresponsible and disrespectful" comments about President Rodrigo Duterte, warning that such remarks could set a dangerous precedent.
Philippines’ Duterte to skip ASEAN summit in Australia

Mar 05, 2018 07:36

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is skipping a regional summit in Australia this month, his spokesman said Monday, as he faces international censure for Manila’s deadly drug war.
Philippines wants court to declare communist groups terrorists

Feb 22, 2018 03:32

Justice officials have asked a court to formally designate the Communist Party of the Philippines and its armed wing, the New People's Army, as terrorist groups in a move that could further damage chances of a resumption of stalled peace talks.
Philippines rejects US intel community’s criticism of Duterte

Feb 21, 2018 10:51

The Philippines’ presidential spokesman has rejected a recent official US intelligence assessment that refers to President Rodrigo Duterte as a threat to democracy in Southeast Asia.
Philippines arrests suspected former leader of Daesh

Feb 19, 2018 13:02

Philippine police have arrested a suspected former leader of the Daesh Takfiri terrorist group during a raid on his apartment in the capital Manila.
More than 2,200 Filipino citizens in Kuwait seek repatriation: Official

Feb 12, 2018 10:47

The Philippine labor minister says over 2,200 Filipinos are ready to take up an offer by President Rodrigo Duterte to repatriate workers from Kuwait amid reports of abuse.
Philippines says Canadian helicopters ‘not for attacks’

Feb 08, 2018 11:12

The Philippine military on Thursday denied it planned to use 16 Bell helicopters bought from Canada as attack aircraft against local insurgents, following reports Ottawa was reviewing the deal.