Jailed under Duterte, Philippine politician sends dire warnings on democracy
Supporters say Leila de Lima is a human rights defender still paying the price for speaking out against the abuses of the former president's drug war.
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Philippines' high court upholds most of a terrorism law, but strikes down a key point
The law has spawned rancorous court challenges. The court's rejection of one provision represents a win for petitioners, who feared the measure's sweeping definition of terrorism.
International Criminal Court Backs Probe Of Duterte's War On Drugs In The Philippines
Officially, at least 6,000 Filipinos, mostly poor drug peddlers and addicts, have been killed in the anti-drug police operations. But rights groups say the number of victims could be four times that.
4 Things To Know After The Philippines Kept Its Pact With The U.S. Military
After threatening since last year to cancel it, President Rodrigo Duterte decided to restore the agreement that enables U.S. forces to operate in the Philippines. Here's why that matters.
Philippines Pardons U.S. Marine In Killing Of Transgender Woman
Lance Cpl. Joseph Scott Pemberton, 25, was sentenced in 2015 to a term of six to 12 years for homicide, a sentence that was later reduced to 10 years.
Concerns In Philippines After Duterte Given Emergency Powers To Fight COVID-19 Spread
Congress granted President Rodrigo Duterte special temporary powers early Tuesday to manage the COVID-19 crisis. To date, there are 552 confirmed cases, and 35 deaths.
'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.
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.'
Journalist Flies Home To The Philippines To Face Arrest Warrant, Posts Bail
Maria Ressa, the head of Rappler, an online news outlet known to criticize the Philippine government, was charged with tax evasion. "I will do what I need to do to face all of this," she said.