Campaign of killing could undermine democracy
While the persona may have proved effective in the campaign, a real dictator, especially one with blood on his hands, is hardly what the Philippines needs.
While the persona may have proved effective in the campaign, a real dictator, especially one with blood on his hands, is hardly what the Philippines needs.
Philippine President Duterte has effectively signed death warrants of up to 50 drug-dealing officials as the street execution toll soars to 600.
Eye-opening images reveal the daily life of 3,800 inmates serving time behind the crowded walls of a notorious prison built for just 800.
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte called on citizens to kill drug users and dealers. There have been horrific results. Warning: GRAPHIC IMAGES.
The vibrant capital of the Philippines has a rich history, and an exciting future.
A UN-backed international tribunal has ruled that China has no "historic title" over waters or resources in the South China Sea.
COMMENT: It is comforting to hear that China respects and adheres to international law and seeks only peace.
He won the Philippines presidency with a campaign to crush crime and corruption, but Rodrigo Duterte has effectively legalised murder.
Over three months have passed since US$81 million ($120.7 million) was stolen in a cyber-heist from Bangladesh's central bank and sent to Manila.
COMMENT: The formerly unheard of 71-year-old mayor jokes about wanting to gang rape a woman and vows to kill all drug addicts within six months of the Philippines' election.
New rival flights from Air New Zealand aren't worrying Philippine Airlines - more kiwis visiting the country will be good for tourism.
A small village in the northern Philippines has been overwhelmed by the increase of tourists in recent years.
Davao city's reputation as one of the safest, vibrant and best-run cities in the country is drawing business people in the thousands.
A New Zealand beauty queen has pulled out of a pageant in the Philippines due to fears for her safety.
With protesters at a summit meeting threatening violence it was time for the riot police to bring out their secret weapon - pop star Katy Perry.
Just a brief photo opportunity first, of the 21 leaders sitting at their round table before getting down to business at the Apec yesterday.
The Philippines is vowing "higher security" for world leaders at an economic summit in Manila next week following the Paris terror attacks.
Asian policy-makers need to understand that currency devaluations aren't a cure-all, writes Bloomberg columnist William Pesek.
From church services to Zumba classes, Filipino shopping malls offer everything.
A homeless Filipino boy, who was photographed studying in the light of a McDonald's restaurant, has been overwhelmed with aid including a college scholarship.
An image of a homeless boy doing his homework by the light of a McDonald's restaurant has inspired thousands of internet users.
William Pesek grades Park Geun Hye of South Korea, Benigno Aquino of the Philippines and Joko Widodo of Indonesia.
Philippine Airlines will launch services to Auckland from Manila later this year. It will be the first time the airline has ever operated in New Zealand.
11,600 Filipino, US and Australian soldiers - twice as many as last year - are set to join the war games off Palawan province near contested South China Sea islands.
A powerful typhoon destroyed homes and flooded low-lying coastal villages in the Philippines, forcing a million people to flee to safety and reportedly leaving at least three dead.