Duterte has been reading the names of government employees and officers implicated in corruption in his TV appearances. .
A controversial Philippine government national security law that is feared will be used to suppress voices of dissent was drafted with the help of Australia.
The gruesome footage of an off-duty officer killing his neighbours has been described as the result of President Rodrigo Duterte's culture of impunity.
The Philippines may have been lucky with Goni,the 18th typhoon to strike the country this year. But it remains starkly exposed to a multitude of natural disasters.
Zara Alvarez was gunned down by unknown assailants. She's among dozens of church workers who opposed extra-judicial killings in the Philippines,a new report has found.
At least two complaints for crimes against humanity and mass murder in connection with the Philippine President’s pursuit of drug suspects are being examined by an ICC prosecutor.
China's promises of access to a vaccine for countries like Indonesia and the Philippines offer hope for a way out of the pandemic for those two countries - but there are big risks involved,too.
Anduljihad Susukan,who has been linked to the beheadings of hostages in the Philippines,has surrendered after being wounded in battle.
"We're using our art in this time to respond to what's happening,"one poet said."Especially because there is so much at stake."
Human rights groups say while there are clear security threats,the legislation could be used to target his opponents and suppress dissent.
"This verdict has an impact on press freedom,not just in the Philippines but I think all around the world,"the Rappler editor said on her way into court.