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ICC judges reject request to release Duterte from custody

November 28, 2025 7:59 pm

Last month, judges decided to keep Duterte in custody, finding that he was likely to refuse to return for trial and could use his freedom to intimidate witnesses.

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Typhoon Kalmaegi: Death toll rises to 40 as Philippines hit by flash floods, landslides

November 04, 2025 8:01 pm

Philippine air force helicopter carrying five personnel crashed in southern Agusan del Sur province while on a mission to deliver aid to areas hit by the typhoon.

Two strong earthquakes strike southern Philippines; at least five 7 dead

October 10, 2025 7:54 pm

Among the dead were two hospital patients who suffered heart attacks during the shaking and a resident hit by debris in Mati city.

Earthquake of 6.9 magnitude kills at least 69 people in central Philippines

October 01, 2025 9:38 am

The epicenter of the earthquake, which was set off by a local fault, was about 17 km northeast of Bogo.

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Chinese coast guard expel Philippine vessels in South China Sea

August 11, 2025 11:33 am

The coast guard said in a statement it monitored and intercepted the Philippine vessels after they ignored warnings, and forced them away from the waters.

Philippine president's allies on course for most available Senate seats in election

May 12, 2025 8:35 pm

The Senate contest is critical, with its 24 members to become jurors if an impeachment trial goes ahead, where Duterte faces removal from office and a lifetime ban.

Ex-Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte arrested on ICC warrant upon arrival at Manila airport

March 11, 2025 10:07 am

Duterte was arrested by the police and taken into custody upon his arrival from Hong Kong following the orders from the ICC.

Philippine fighter jet goes missing while on a mission against insurgents in a southern province

March 04, 2025 10:58 am

The FA-50 jet lost communication during the tactical mission with other air force aircraft around midnight Monday before reaching a target area.

Philippine volcano eruption sends villagers fleeing for safety as homes are blanketed in ash

December 09, 2024 8:03 pm

About 100 people had reportedly fled to emergency shelters in Canlaon by nightfall after the mid-afternoon volcanic eruption.

Philippine vessel 'deliberately collided' with Chinese vessel in South China Sea: China

August 19, 2024 6:32 am

In one of the statements, China's maritime security said the same Philippine vessel then entered waters near Second Thomas Shoal after being prevented from entering Sabina Shoal waters.