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Philippine News

UN rapporteur on alleged EJKs sets conditions for PHL visit

MANILA—The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) disclosed Thursday that United Nations (UN) special rapporteur Agnes Callamard has not answered directly …

Sandiganbayan acquits ex-Makati mayor of graft

MANILA—The Sandiganbayan on Thursday acquitted former Makati City Mayor Elenita Binay of graft in connection with the purchase of allegedly …

Malaysian arrested in Philippines for drugs after US tipoff

MANILA, Philippines—Philippine authorities said Wednesday a tipoff from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration allowed them to arrest a Malaysian man …

Suspension of writ of habeas corpus is just an idea—Palace

MANILA—Malacanang clarified on Sunday that the suspension of the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus is just an idea …

Senator says Espinosa’s killing may scare other witnesses

MANILA—A senator expressed concern on Sunday that the operations of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) that led to …

Suspected Filipino militants kidnap 6 Vietnamese sailors

MANILA, Philippines—Suspected Abu Sayyaf militants attacked a Vietnamese cargo ship and kidnapped its captain and five crewmen off the southern …

Duterte turns sentimental at karaoke with Malaysian leader

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia—It wasn’t coarse language that got Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte attention this time; it was his crooning. He …

CBCP condemns hero’s burial for Marcos

MANILA, Philippines—A hero’s burial for dictator Ferdinand Marcos, Sr. won’t bring peace to the country but build a culture of …

Philippines to end assault drills with US forces

MANILA, Philippines—Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has approved the continuation of joint military exercises with U.S. forces, but the number of …

Court says dictator Marcos can be buried at heroes’ cemetery

MANILA, Philippines—The Philippines’ Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos can be buried at a heroes’ cemetery, …

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