Labour leaders criticised Duterte for courting Chinese investment, which they say will result in the exploitation of “cheap labour” in the country.

Catholics and Christians of other denominations are set to join the church-led interfaith protest in Manila’s commercial centre of Malate on Friday

The Communist Party of the Philippines – infamous for its jungle raids and assassination squads – was set up in December 1968 in Mao Zedong’s honour

Critics of the president see the extension of military rule in Mindanao as part of a growing crackdown on dissent

Michael Yang’s newly confirmed role in government is now under increased scrutiny with some of President Duterte’s critics demanding an inquiry.

Videos showing Ancieto Bertiz, who represents overseas workers, losing his temper have angered the public, but allegations about conflicts of interest may leave a darker stain on his reputation.

A fall in the Philippine currency could have meant greater spending power back home for migrants – instead overseas Filipinos have found rising prices in their home country leave them worse off than before.

The administration has a reputation for silencing its critics in outlandish ways – opponents believe a confected coup is its latest such scheme.