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- More than 25,000 people have signed a statement of support for former foreign secretary Albert del Rosario and former Ombudsman Conchita Carpio-Morales, who want the International Criminal Court to examine whether China has carried out ‘crimes against humanity’
- They say the country’s artificial island building has caused extensive environmental damage and has blocked 320,000 Filipinos from their fishing grounds
- But China’s envoy says Beijing has no plans to respond to the complaint, which will not “stop the development of bilateral relations”
The former anti-narcotics official said he sent authorities a report on the two men, but was unaware if any government action had been taken.
The former anti-narcotics official said he sent authorities a report on the two men, but was unaware if any government action had been taken.
Labour attaché Jalilo Dela Torre, who is expected to leave the city this month, has called on domestic workers in particular to go for medical check-ups amid mounting complaints at the consulate about health concerns.
Labour attaché Jalilo Dela Torre, who is expected to leave the city this month, has called on domestic workers in particular to go for medical check-ups amid mounting complaints at the consulate about health concerns.
Filipinos are everywhere – and if one knows anything about Filipinos, it’s that they love sharing food
Filipinos are everywhere – and if one knows anything about Filipinos, it’s that they love sharing food
Beijing says the situation in the South China Sea is stable and the move won’t harm its positive relations with Manila.
Beijing says the situation in the South China Sea is stable and the move won’t harm its positive relations with Manila.
They hold the Chinese president and other officials responsible for extensive environmental damage and destroying livelihoods by building islands in the disputed South China Sea.
They hold the Chinese president and other officials responsible for extensive environmental damage and destroying livelihoods by building islands in the disputed South China Sea.
No one said it would be easy, but it is possible
No one said it would be easy, but it is possible
Manila’s ‘Build, Build, Build’ programme will not lead to re-run of 1970s crisis, says official as he confirms President Rodrigo Duterte expects to attend second ‘belt and road’ forum in Beijing.
Manila’s ‘Build, Build, Build’ programme will not lead to re-run of 1970s crisis, says official as he confirms President Rodrigo Duterte expects to attend second ‘belt and road’ forum in Beijing.
The Trump administration talks up an old defence treaty and invites Duterte to visit. Meanwhile, Manila is awash with Chinese cash
The Trump administration talks up an old defence treaty and invites Duterte to visit. Meanwhile, Manila is awash with Chinese cash
‘The Chinese will never stop putting up drug laboratories because they can buy anybody.’
‘The Chinese will never stop putting up drug laboratories because they can buy anybody.’
A delegation from Manila is in Beijing to seek loans and unlock funds for the Chinese-backed Kaliwa dam. But critics say the Duterte government has engineered the water shortage to gain backing for the dam, which indigenous tribes oppose.
A delegation from Manila is in Beijing to seek loans and unlock funds for the Chinese-backed Kaliwa dam. But critics say the Duterte government has engineered the water shortage to gain backing for the dam, which indigenous tribes oppose.
‘As far as we are concerned, this tribunal is non-existent and its actions a futile exercise,’ President Duterte’s spokesman said of beleaguered court.
‘As far as we are concerned, this tribunal is non-existent and its actions a futile exercise,’ President Duterte’s spokesman said of beleaguered court.
Outlook bleak for regional exporting powerhouses with US-China trade war pessimism adding to the fears over a worldwide slowdown in demand.
Outlook bleak for regional exporting powerhouses with US-China trade war pessimism adding to the fears over a worldwide slowdown in demand.
The list of alleged ‘drug personalities’ announced by Duterte includes 33 mayors, eight vice mayors and three members of the House of Representatives. Duterte denied trying to undermine the politicians ahead of the May 13 elections
The list of alleged ‘drug personalities’ announced by Duterte includes 33 mayors, eight vice mayors and three members of the House of Representatives. Duterte denied trying to undermine the politicians ahead of the May 13 elections
Water supplies will be cut for at least six hours a day for more than a million households until the rainy season fills dams and reservoirs in May or June.
Water supplies will be cut for at least six hours a day for more than a million households until the rainy season fills dams and reservoirs in May or June.
Baby Jane Allas, who has begun treatment after crowdfunding more than HK$800,000, was not allowed to be represented or accompanied by a lawyer, and was not provided with a professional interpreter despite not being fluent in English.
Baby Jane Allas, who has begun treatment after crowdfunding more than HK$800,000, was not allowed to be represented or accompanied by a lawyer, and was not provided with a professional interpreter despite not being fluent in English.
The USS Blue Ridge encountered Chinese navy in the region, but Captain Eric Anduze said ‘all of our interactions were safe and professional’.
The USS Blue Ridge encountered Chinese navy in the region, but Captain Eric Anduze said ‘all of our interactions were safe and professional’.
Checks and balances bring turbulence, and a free media can mean the freedom to lie to the people
Checks and balances bring turbulence, and a free media can mean the freedom to lie to the people
In the Philippines, home to 125 golf courses, developers are capitalising on the stunning views provided by these golf grounds to sell their projects and even demanding premium prices.
In the Philippines, home to 125 golf courses, developers are capitalising on the stunning views provided by these golf grounds to sell their projects and even demanding premium prices.
The strike, at daybreak on Monday, targeted several key commanders in the hilly hinterland of the country’s far south
The strike, at daybreak on Monday, targeted several key commanders in the hilly hinterland of the country’s far south
The Court of Appeals said Rappler breached a constitutional ban on foreign ownership by allowing a US-based investor “to participate” in its operations.
The Court of Appeals said Rappler breached a constitutional ban on foreign ownership by allowing a US-based investor “to participate” in its operations.
Duterte seems bent on realising the dream of dictator Ferdinand Marcos and renaming the Philippines as ‘Maharlika’. But people can’t decide whether the word means ‘peace’, ‘noble’, or ‘large male organ’.
Duterte seems bent on realising the dream of dictator Ferdinand Marcos and renaming the Philippines as ‘Maharlika’. But people can’t decide whether the word means ‘peace’, ‘noble’, or ‘large male organ’.
The Philippines is one of the most gender equal places in the world. But women are still struggling to fend off instances of sexual harassment and assault.
The Philippines is one of the most gender equal places in the world. But women are still struggling to fend off instances of sexual harassment and assault.
Joseph Hunter, a former special forces soldier, was sentenced in New York for the ‘truly horrific’ killing of real property agent Catherine Lee in 2012. Hunter recruited two other American ex-soldiers to travel from North Carolina to the Philippines for what was called ‘ninja work’ – the killing of Lee.
Joseph Hunter, a former special forces soldier, was sentenced in New York for the ‘truly horrific’ killing of real property agent Catherine Lee in 2012. Hunter recruited two other American ex-soldiers to travel from North Carolina to the Philippines for what was called ‘ninja work’ – the killing of Lee.
‘Foreign direct investment should not involve bringing huge numbers of foreigners to live in the country,’ the 93-year-old Malaysian premier said.
‘Foreign direct investment should not involve bringing huge numbers of foreigners to live in the country,’ the 93-year-old Malaysian premier said.
More than 5,000 ‘drug personalities’ have been killed since 2016 and human rights groups believe the killings are sanctioned by the government.
More than 5,000 ‘drug personalities’ have been killed since 2016 and human rights groups believe the killings are sanctioned by the government.
Manila’s luxury home prices jumped 11 per cent last year. That was more than in 99 other cities, including Boston, Tokyo and Paris, property consultancy Knight Frank says.
Manila’s luxury home prices jumped 11 per cent last year. That was more than in 99 other cities, including Boston, Tokyo and Paris, property consultancy Knight Frank says.
Defence chief Delfin Lorenzana says US activity in the South China Sea may lead Manila to be ‘involved in a war that we do not seek and do not want’ under its current treaty obligations.
Defence chief Delfin Lorenzana says US activity in the South China Sea may lead Manila to be ‘involved in a war that we do not seek and do not want’ under its current treaty obligations.
A private Indonesian cruise, tailor-made tour in Mongolia and an island-resort stay in the Philippines are among holiday delights
A private Indonesian cruise, tailor-made tour in Mongolia and an island-resort stay in the Philippines are among holiday delights