Philippines will not cooperate with ICC drug war probe Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte will not cooperate with the International Criminal Court's probe into the country's drug war, his lawyer has said, after its judges … World • 16 Sep 21
Duterte-critic journalist convicted in cyber libel case Philippine journalist Maria Ressa has been convicted of cyber libel and faces up to six years behind bars in a case that watchdogs say marks … World • 15 Jun 20
Arrests ordered over Philippine vaping ban Just hours after Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte announced he would ban e-cigarette use, police were ordered to begin arresting people caught vaping in public and … World • 20 Nov 19
Duterte's ability to lead questioned over health issues Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has admitted that life is taking its "toll on my health", as speculation swirls over the 74-year-old's prolonged absences from the … World • 17 Nov 19
Philippine mayor on Duterte's 'narco-list' shot dead A Philippine mayor on President Rodrigo Duterte's list of allegedly narcotics-linked officials was shot dead by a "sniper" in a daylight attack at a town … Asia • 02 Jul 18
Duterte orders shutdown of 'cesspool' tourist island A decision by Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte to shut the holiday hotspot of Boracay, which he has called a "cesspool", prompted airlines to cut flights … Environment • 05 Apr 18
Philippines' Duterte moves to quit international court President Rodrigo Duterte has said he is pulling the Philippines out of the treaty underpinning the International Criminal Court, which is examining his deadly drug … World • 14 Mar 18
Trump highlights 'great relationship' with Duterte US President Donald Trump has said he has a "great relationship" with his Philippine counterpart, Rodrigo Duterte. World • 13 Nov 17
Defence chief says martial law possible in Philippines Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte may declare nationwide martial law next week if threatened massive protests by communists and other leftists against his rule turn violent … World • 15 Sep 17
Philippine leader cuts budget for rights agency to €17 Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's critics and allies in the Senate have vowed to block a lower house move to slash the annual budget of a … World • 13 Sep 17
Duterte says there may have been abuses in war on drugs Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has said there could have been abuses in his government's war on drugs and ordered the police to take custody of … Rodrigo Duterte • 21 Aug 17
Catholic Church hits out at Rodrigo Duterte's drugs war The head of the Philippines' powerful Catholic Church has called for an end to the "waste of human lives" following a brutal week in President … Rodrigo Duterte • 20 Aug 17
Philippine leader may impose nationwide martial law Thousands of civilians have fled fighting in the Philippines as troops sought to contain militants linked to the self-proclaimed Islamic State group who took over … World • 24 May 17
Philippines moves towards re-introducing death penalty Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's campaign to bring back the death penalty for drug-related crimes has cleared a major hurdle, with supporters backing it in congress, … News • 02 Mar 17
Duterte warns US over military agreement Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has again criticised the United States, saying it could forget a bilateral defence deal if he stayed in power long enough. News • 25 Oct 16
Germany criticises Duterte's Hitler comparison The German government has told the Philippine ambassador that comments by President Rodrigo Duterte likening his deadly crime war to Hitler's efforts to exterminate Jews … World • 30 Sep 16
Obama cancels meeting after Duterte insult US President Barack Obama has cancelled what would have been his first meeting with Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, after Mr Duterte described Mr Obama in … News • 06 Sep 16
President of Philippines threatens UN withdrawal President Rodrigo Duterte has threatened to withdraw the Philippines from the United Nations, as he launched another profanity-laced tirade against the organisation for criticising his … News • 21 Aug 16
Philippines president stands by drugs crackdown Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said his government is willing to face any inquiry into the deaths of hundreds of suspected drug dealers and users as … News • 17 Aug 16
Duterte sworn in as Philippines' president Rodrigo Duterte has been sworn in as the Philippines' 16th president, saying he would wage a "relentless" and "sustained" battle against crime and warned officials … News • 30 Jun 16
Filipino leader urges public to kill drug dealers Philippines' president elect Rodrigo Duterte has urged the public to join his anti-crime crackdown, offering people huge bounties for killing drug dealers. News • 05 Jun 16
Duterte vows to bring back the death penalty Philippines' president-elect Rodrigo Duterte vowed today to reintroduce capital punishment and give security forces "shoot-to-kill" orders. News • 15 May 16
President-elect plans major reforms in Philippines The Philippines' president-elect, controversial city mayor Rodrigo Duterte, announced plans this morning for an overhaul of the country's system of government. World • 10 May 16
