Marcos says Philippines is ‘done talking’ with ICC
MANILA, PHILIPPINES — The Philippines will no longer deal with the International Criminal Court, President Ferdinand Marcos said Friday after…
Philippines’ Marcos signs US$9 bn wealth fund into law
MANILA, PHILIPPINES — Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos on Tuesday signed into law a bill creating a US$9 billion sovereign wealth…
Philippine Coast Guard accuses Chinese boats of ‘dangerous’ manoeuvres
MANILA, PHILIPPINES — The Philippine Coast Guard on Wednesday accused Chinese patrol vessels of blocking two of its boats in…
Largest anti-trafficking raid in Philippines frees thousands, including four Singaporeans
In the largest anti-trafficking raid conducted in the Philippines, local authorities have rescued almost 3,000 suspected victims of human trafficking…
Philippines court disbars Marcos adviser over ‘misogynistic’ outburst
MANILA, PHILIPPINES — The Philippines Supreme Court said Wednesday it has stripped a new adviser to President Ferdinand Marcos of…
Singaporean businessman fatally shot in Philippines, investigation underway
PHILIPPINES — A Singaporean businessman was killed after being shot by unidentified perpetrators in Lian town, Batangas Province on Monday…
Philippine court denies bail for Duterte critic: lawyer
MANILA, PHILIPPINES — Jailed Philippine human rights activist Leila de Lima was denied bail Wednesday on the remaining drug trafficking…
‘We want to be free’: Filipinos demand right to divorce
MANILA, PHILIPPINES — Philippine mother-of-three Stella Sibonga is desperate to end a marriage she never wanted. But divorce in the…
Radio broadcaster killed in the Philippines: police
MANILA, PHILIPPINES — A radio broadcaster was shot dead outside his home in the central Philippines on Wednesday, police said,…
Philippine drug trafficking charge against Duterte critic dismissed
MANILA, PHILIPPINES — Jailed Philippine human rights campaigner Leila de Lima was acquitted Friday on one of two remaining drug…