Indonesia, Phillipines, Malaysia to hold meeting on counter-terrorism
The meeting aims to discuss security situation, especially in Marawi, and its impact in the sub-region.
Wed Jun 21 2017
IGP denies allegations of Sabah being transit point for Daish militants
The geographical position of Tawau is believed to be the main factor why Daish militants have chosen the region's waters as the main route to infiltrate the Southern Philippines by sea.
Wed Jan 25 2017
Manila residents speak out about Rodrigo Duterte's war on drugs
Photo story of how residents of Manila have been affected by Phillipine President Rodrigo Duterte's 'war on drugs'.
Fri Dec 30 2016
Thousands of Filipinos gather to cheer Rodrigo Duterte in Singapore
About 135,000 people from the Philippines live in Singapore, and more than half are women working as domestic helpers.
Fri Dec 16 2016
Rodrigo Duterte offers cash reward for corrupt police linked to drugs
Duterte promised rewards running to tens of thousands of dollars for info leading to the capture of police officers protecting drug syndicates.
Mon Aug 29 2016
Rodrigo Duterte's war on drugs: Death toll doubles to 1,800 in the Philippines
The number of drug-related killings since President Rodrigo Duterte took power and declared war on drugs in May has doubled to about 1,800.
Mon Aug 22 2016
Self-confessed killer, 'The Punisher,' shakes up Philippine race
Self-confessed killer Rodrigo Duterte is a 71 year-old Viagra-chomping womanizer whose promise of a "bloody war" on crime has seen him race ahead in opinion polls.
Thu May 05 2016
Death toll sharply rises in Philippine fighting
Three soldiers and 30 Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) rebels were killed during heavy fighting over the past 24 hours.
Tue Sep 17 2013
Thousands flee on third day of Philippine rebel siege
At least 13,000 people crammed into Zamboanga city sports stadium seeking safety as soldiers battled gunmen and snipers in nearby deserted neighbourhoods.
Wed Sep 11 2013
Muslim rebels locked in standoff with Philippine army
Armoured troops surrounded the southern port city of Zamboanga after between 200 and 300 Moro National Liberation Front gunmen entered six coastal villages on its outskirts before dawn.
Mon Sep 09 2013
Malaysian Suluks threaten to cut ties with Filipino brethren
A group from the Suluk community in Malaysia has threatened to cut ties with their brethren in the Phillipines.
Fri Mar 08 2013
Gunman kills three in Philippine market
A gunman shot dead three people and wounded several others when he opened fire in a crowded Philippine market on Friday.
Sat Jan 05 2013
One killed, over 400 hurt in Philippine
Celebratory gunfire killed a four-year-old boy and more than 400 others were injured by powerful firecrackers in typically rowdy New Year celebrations in the Philippine capital.
Tue Jan 01 2013