Philippines
Philippine Congress votes to extend martial law in south
World
December 13, 2017
Philippine Congress votes to extend martial law in south
The Philippine Congress voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to approve President Rodrigo Duterte’s request to extend martial law in the south by…
Trump hails ‘great relationship’ with self-proclaimed killer Duterte
World
November 13, 2017
Trump hails ‘great relationship’ with self-proclaimed killer Duterte
Donald Trump declared on Monday he had a “great relationship” with Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, a self-proclaimed killer who is…
Trump breaks the link as handshake photo op goes awry
World
November 13, 2017
Trump breaks the link as handshake photo op goes awry
Donald Trump was all fingers and thumbs during a carefully choreographed photo op Monday at a summit of world leaders,…
Rise of the machines: Philippine outsourcing industry braces for AI
World
November 10, 2017
Rise of the machines: Philippine outsourcing industry braces for AI
The outsourcing industry in the Philippines, which has dethroned India as the country with the most call centers in the…
Filipino lawyers’ group challenges Duterte’s war on drugs
World
November 2, 2017
Filipino lawyers’ group challenges Duterte’s war on drugs
Filipino lawyers on Thursday announced a broad alliance to challenge President Rodrigo Duterte’s 16-month war on drugs amid unprecedented scrutiny…
Exclusive: Koran, boots and scarves all that remain in Philippine rebel leader’s lair
World
October 30, 2017
Exclusive: Koran, boots and scarves all that remain in Philippine rebel leader’s lair
Prayer mats, chequered scarves, black fatigues, and bullet-ridden walls mark the hideout where the “emir” of Islamic State in Southeast…
Duterte visits Japan, says talks needed with Kim Jong Un
World
October 30, 2017
Duterte visits Japan, says talks needed with Kim Jong Un
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said someone should talk to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and reassure him that nobody…
Philippines, Russia sign two military deals
World
October 25, 2017
Philippines, Russia sign two military deals
Thousands of assault rifles and helmets were among the military gear Russia donated to the Philippines in a bid to…
US touts military ties in Philippines as Duterte courts Russia, China
World
October 24, 2017
US touts military ties in Philippines as Duterte courts Russia, China
The timing of US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis’ trip to the Philippines this week couldn’t have been better, coming just…
Australia expands security assistance to Philippines to combat Islamist militants
Middle East
October 24, 2017
Australia expands security assistance to Philippines to combat Islamist militants
Australia on Tuesday announced the expansion of its security support to the Philippines, which will involve training in urban counter-terrorism,…