U.N. Human Rights Council To Investigate Abuses In Philippines' Antidrug War
Human rights activists say as many as 27,000 people have died in the Philippine government's antidrug campaign.
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'Patron Saints Of Nothing' Is A Book For 'The Hyphenated'
Young adult author Randy Ribay says it's tough having "a dual identity" in a world "where people want you to be one thing." His new novel explores the Philippine government's deadly war on drugs.
'Sordid Chapter' Ends As Philippines Sends Back Canada's Trash
"Baaaaaaaaa bye," one Philippine official said as 69 shipping containers of rubbish started the journey back across the Pacific.
In Largely Catholic Philippines, A Muslim Woman Shakes Up Senate Campaign
Samira Gutoc, a women's rights advocate, is fighting an uphill battle in Monday's election. But she has already won a loyal following.
Premature Vaccine Launch Has Deadly Repercussions
A dengue vaccine put thousands of kids at risk for a deadly condition. Some scientists say the manufacturer and health officials did too little to warn parents in the Philippines.
Philippines' Duterte Talks Trash (Literally) To Canada, Threatening War Over Garbage
More than 100 shipping containers had been declared to hold recyclable plastic scraps. But when they arrived in Manila, officials found household trash, including adult diapers.
2 Earthquakes Shake The Philippines; At Least 16 Dead
Rescuers continue to search for survivors of Monday's quake, which trapped people in a collapsed supermarket in Pampanga province and caused panicked office workers to flee buildings in Manila.
Philippine Clergy Reports Death Threats As President Duterte Rails Against Church
Catholic Church officials who have criticized the Philippine president's deadly drug war say they are receiving threats and government surveillance.
Journalist Maria Ressa Arrested Again By Philippines
The Time Magazine Person of the Year is an outspoken critic of President Rodrigo Duterte's regime. She accuses the government of furthering a 'descent to tyranny.'
Stomach Of Dead Whale Contained 'Nothing But Nonstop Plastic'
In the Philippines, marine biologist Darrell Blatchley recovered the body of a young whale that showed signs of emaciation and dehydration due to the 88 pounds of plastic it had ingested.