Allies of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte have dominated a mid-term Senate election according to unofficial results on Tuesday, indicating growing support for the maverick leader and broad public endorsement of his controversial rule.

Polls close in Philippines vote seen as referendum on Duterte

Filipinos headed to midterm polls on Monday that are expected to strengthen President Rodrigo Duterte's grip on power, opening the way for him to deliver on pledges to restore the death penalty and rewrite the constitution.

Philippines votes in polls expected to strengthen Duterte's grip on power

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has warned Beijing to back off from a disputed island in the South China Sea, warning of possible military action if China "touches" it amid rising tensions over the key waterway.

Philippines' Duterte warns China to back off disputed island

The head of a Philippine news website known for critical reports about President Rodrigo Duterte was re-arrested at Manila's airport and freed on bail hours later on Friday over charges she had violated foreign ownership rules on media.

Philippine news site chief and Duterte critic freed on bail after latest arrest

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will travel next week to the Philippines, the State Department said Friday, as the former US colony increasingly flirts with regional giant China.

US Secretary Pompeo to visit Philippines amid China flirtation

Some 102 Bangladeshi meth dealers have surrendered to authorities at a pre-scheduled ceremony in a coastal town, officials said Saturday, as a Philippines-style anti-narcotics crackdown sows fear among kingpins.

Over 100 drug 'godfathers' surrender to Bangladesh police

Philippine journalist Maria Ressa, who has repeatedly clashed with President Rodrigo Duterte, was arrested in her Manila office on Wednesday in what rights advocates called an act of "persecution".

Philippines arrests Duterte critic, journalist Maria Ressa, on libel charge

Philippine prosecutors said Wednesday they will file a libel charge carrying up to 12 years in prison against journalist Maria Ressa, who leads a news website that has clashed with President Rodrigo Duterte's administration.

Philippines announces libel charge against critical journalist

Kim Jong-un and Roderigo Duterte look-alikes take Hong Kong by storm

Despite international condemnation of a crackdown that has killed thousands of Filipinos, visiting Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena told Duterte that he wanted to 'follow your footsteps to control this hazard'.

Activists decry Sri Lankan president's praise for Duterte's drugs war

Human rights groups expressed alarm at Sri Lanka's leader on Friday for praising Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte and his bloody war on drugs as an "example to the whole world".

Duterte frequently sparks uproar with his comments on women, including rape jokes and boasting about adultery.

Philippine President Duterte sparks outrage for saying he 'touched' his maid

Three Philippine policemen were sentenced on Thursday to decades in prison for murdering a teenager during an anti-narcotics sweep, the first conviction of officers carrying out President Rodrigo Duterte's war on drugs.

First police convictions in Philippine drug war killings

An Australian nun who angered President Rodrigo Duterte departed the Philippines on Saturday following a lengthy legal fight against the government's efforts to expel her.

Australian nun Patricia who angered Duterte leaves Philippines

Rodrigo Duterte has told a UN human rights expert who said the country's judicial independence was under threat to 'go to hell', warning against interference in domestic affairs

Go to hell, Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte tells UN human rights expert

Rodrigo Duterte has taken flak in recent weeks for not confronting Beijing following news that China had installed missile systems on artificial islands in the busy waterway

Ready for war if troops harmed in disputed South China Sea: Philippines

Three other mayors on the list have since been shot dead, one of them while inside a jail cell

Philippine mayor survives ambush after Duterte threat

About 4,100 people have been killed by police in the Philippines since President Rodrigo Duterte took power in late June 2016 in what the authorities say were shootouts during anti-narcotics operations. Activists say many of those killings were executions, which police deny

Philippines decries European Parliament's 'interference' in alleged execustions matter

About 4,000 Filipinos have been killed by police in the past 19 months in a brutal crackdown that has alarmed the international community

Philippines' Duterte calls for mass withdrawal from ICC

The move comes two days after Duterte announced his nation would quit the court, and triggered warnings Friday from a top tribunal official that it would harm global efforts to end impunity for the world's worst crimes.

Philippines tells UN it will quit International Criminal Court

The court is examining his deadly war on drugs which has so far left between 4,000 to 12,000 people dead

Philippines' Duterte moves to quit International Criminal Court

In a petition filed in a Manila court last month, the department of justice listed more than 600 people it wanted to be categorised as rebels for 'using acts of terror' to undermine the government

Rodrigo Duterte needs a psychiatric evaluation, says UN

While indicating that women are useless without a vagina, he said if there is no vagina, it would be 'useless'

Phillippines president Duterte orders soldiers to 'shoot women rebels' in genitals: Report

Under its 'Act East' policy, New Delhi is pushing to boost its relationship via connectivity, commerce and culture with this regional bloc.

From Aadhaar to trade and commerce: Here's what PM Modi discussed with ASEAN leaders

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Polls close in Philippines vote seen as referendum on Duterte

Philippines votes in polls expected to strengthen Duterte's grip on power

Philippines' Duterte warns China to back off disputed island

Philippine news site chief and Duterte critic freed on bail after latest arrest

US Secretary Pompeo to visit Philippines amid China flirtation

Over 100 drug 'godfathers' surrender to Bangladesh police

Philippines arrests Duterte critic, journalist Maria Ressa, on libel charge

Philippines announces libel charge against critical journalist

Kim Jong-un and Roderigo Duterte look-alikes take Hong Kong by storm

Activists decry Sri Lankan president's praise for Duterte's drugs war

Activists decry Sri Lankan president's praise for Duterte's drugs war

Philippine President Duterte sparks outrage for saying he 'touched' his maid

First police convictions in Philippine drug war killings

Australian nun Patricia who angered Duterte leaves Philippines

Go to hell, Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte tells UN human rights expert

Ready for war if troops harmed in disputed South China Sea: Philippines

Philippine mayor survives ambush after Duterte threat

Philippines decries European Parliament's 'interference' in alleged execustions matter

Philippines' Duterte calls for mass withdrawal from ICC

Philippines tells UN it will quit International Criminal Court

Philippines' Duterte moves to quit International Criminal Court

Rodrigo Duterte needs a psychiatric evaluation, says UN

Phillippines president Duterte orders soldiers to 'shoot women rebels' in genitals: Report

From Aadhaar to trade and commerce: Here's what PM Modi discussed with ASEAN leaders